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two and half story wooden frame house with double porch and stone corner posts.

National Historic Site

Clara Barton National Historic Site

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About This Park

Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life, and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herself.

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side view of Clara Barton's house with Red Cross flag and American Flag.

Clara Barton National HIstoric Site

Credit: NPS Photo/Bruce Douglas

front parlor, two easy chairs, American Flag and Red Cross flag in corner behind one chair.

Front Parlor, Clara Barton's favorite chair in front of flags.

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large potbelly stove in center hallway with open view to third floor

Main Hallway in Clara Barton's home.

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Red Cross stained glass windows in room with stored furniture.

Red Cross windows in the third floor storage room.

Credit: NPS Photo/Bruce Douglas

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Clara Barton National Historic Site

The unfurnished first floor of the Clara Barton National Historic Site is open for public visitation Fridays and Saturdays by guided tours at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00 pm. Closed Sun. Dec. 25 & Sun. Jan. 1

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A large Victorian home with Red Cross flag flying at the top.

Clara Barton National Historic Site

Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as wel...

Duration: 15-60 Minutes

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Lesson Plans

Clara Barton's House: Home of the American Red Cross

Grades Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade90 MinutesLiteracy and Language ArtsSocial Studies

1. To describe how Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross and the role it played in organizing help for those in need; 2. To explain how Barton’s Glen Echo home reflected her devotion to the American Red Cross; 3. To relate Barton’s dedication to expanding the role of women in public service; 4. To investigate the work of present-day Red Cross chapters in their area as well as other charitable organizations in the local community.

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Part of the 9/11 Trail

Clara Barton National Historic Site is one of the National Park Service sites connected by the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, a 1,500+ mile pathway of remembrance linking the three 9/11 memorial sites.

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