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Clara Barton National Historic Site

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Glen Echo, United States

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National park· History museum· National museum· Tourist attraction· Landmarks & Historical Buildings· Parks

Clara Barton National Historic Site Reviews | Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)

Clara Barton National Historic Site is located in Glen Echo, United States on 5801 Oxford Rd. Clara Barton National Historic Site is rated 4.4 out of 5 in the category national park in United States.

Address

5801 Oxford Rd

Phone

+1 3013201410

Amenities

Good for kidsNo restaurant

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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Tom Yee

Worth a visit if you are in the Glen Echo area. Clara Barton actually lived here later in her life. You have to be accompanied by a park ranger in order to to the inside of the house. The tour is well worth the time and lasts for about 1 hour. You will learn about the history of the house and what it was used for (no spoilers). There are tours every hour. Check the NPS website for the schedule.

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Rodyna Zabbit

It's closed for renovations in 2017, but on our previous visit, it was very interesting to learn about not only what a woman was able to accomplish in her day and age, but of how the American Red Cross of today came into existence, or that the basic First Aid kit was probably planned out and packed right here! And for those of us who volunteer for the ARC, it's just that much more meaningful to visit!

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bryan phukan

Great event lack ADA accommodations very difficult in wheelchair almost not able do alot fun things

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Stuart Pregnall

The Clara Barton National Historic Site is a delightful gem, made more delightful by the Park Service guide. The house tour begins with the history of Glen Echo MD, followed by foundation of the American Red Cross, and finally Clara Barton who started the American Red Cross and lived in the historic house. The building served as home, Red Cross headquarters and warehouse. Under renovation, none of the furniture is in place, but photos provide visitors an idea of how everything looked. The history was richly detailed and covered multiple layers of Clara Barton's humanity. The guide answered questions thoughtfully, and, without editorializing, often drew parallels to present day issues. Without his presentation the building would have been a lifeless shell, but he energetically described its occupants and significance to the extent we could imagine conversations and visitors and the busy hum of life. We walked away filled with new respect for a remarkable American, a conscientious humanitarian, and a woman ahead of her time.

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Tommy Davis

Great place to take the kids when the covid-19 is over Right next to Glen echo Park Which is alot of fun for the kids

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