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Clara Barton National Historic Site
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Front view of Clara Barton's Glen Echo, Maryland home during winter.  Red Cross flag and American Flag blowing in the breeze.

 

 

Clara Barton's Glen Echo, Maryland home was a place of service. It was her house, but she used it as headquarters, warehouse and living quarters for the American Red Cross. Everything about the place conveyed Clara Barton's sense of duty, commitment and dedication to serving others.

 

House shown by guided tour only.

Tours start on the hour: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, Noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Groups of ten people or more need reservations. Please call 301-320-1410 for more information or to schedule a reservation.

Open daily, all year - except closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and January 1.

Free.

Children riding the Dentzel Carousel in Glen Echo Park.
Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park is walking distance from Clara Barton National Historic Site. Visit both!
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Silhouette of George Washington's profile.
Explore the GWMP
Clara Barton NHS and Glen Echo Park are administered by the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
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ink imprint for Clara Barton National Historic Site
Collect Passport Imprints?
Imprints available in bookstore for Clara Barton NHS and Clara Barton Parkway.
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Peirce Mill  

Did You Know?
In addition to the mill as a source of income, Isaac Peirce sold spirits from his distillery and sold lumber from the vast tracts of forestland on his estate.

Last Updated: December 03, 2007 at 10:29 EST