two and half story wooden frame house with double porch and stone corner posts.
Clara Barton National Historic Site NPS Photo

Clara Barton National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Maryland · National Park Service

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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Know before you go

Phone
3013201400
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

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Things to do

Highlights: Social Movements · Tragic Events · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War · Women's History

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Museum Exhibits

Photos

  • side view of Clara Barton's house with Red Cross flag and American Flag.
    NPS Photo/Bruce Douglas
  • front parlor, two easy chairs, American Flag and Red Cross flag in corner behind one chair.
    NPS/Photo
  • large potbelly stove in center hallway with open view to third floor
    NPS/Photo
  • Red Cross stained glass windows in room with stored furniture.
    NPS Photo/Bruce Douglas

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12