Clara Barton National Historic Site

Name: Clara Barton National Historic Site
Address: 5801 Oxford Rd, Glen Echo, MD, 20812, US
Telephone: 301-320-1400

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Barton lived here while the house was the headquarters and warehouse for the American Red Cross. The house conveys sense of dedication to serving others.

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5801 Oxford Rd

Glen EchoMD20812

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Local Phone: 301-320-1400

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March 16, 2026

U7908TFstaceyr

Great tour! Definitely recommend.

I had a great tour of Clara Barton's house. The tour was led by a local volunteer, Pam, who was extremely knowledgeable about Clara Barton, the house, and the history of the period. Pam made the tour...

September 30, 2023

J8896YQlauries

Neglected but rich in history

So very sad to see this Victorian home/office/warehouse of Clara Barton as first President of the American Red Cross being in ruin. Funding will come next year but it’s a skeleton for the NPS to...

August 06, 2023

wdctraver

Worth a quick visit! Clara Barton rocks!

Really interesting to learn about Clara Barton. Her home and warehouse is a pretty building with interesting architecture (based on the shelters she used in the Johnston Floods). We spent about 45...

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