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Clara Barton National Historic SiteTheme(s): Womens Issues | Civil War | |
Description:
Clara Barton National Historic Site commemorates the life of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. The house in Glen Echo served as her home, headquarters for the American Red Cross and a warehouse for disaster relief supplies. From this house, she organized and directed American Red Cross relief efforts for victims of natural disasters and war. Clara Barton National Historic Site was established in the National Park Service in 1975 and is administered by the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT:
OCTOBER 21, 2000 (Saturday) FALL EVENING OPEN HOUSE PROGRAM 7:00pm - 9:00pm. FREE, ALL AGES WELCOME.
The site is open daily and shown by guided tour. Tours start on the hour between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. There is no admission charge. The site is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. You may call 301-492-6245 for additional information.
Designations:
National Historic Landmark (1965)
National Historic Site (1974)
National Park Service Site (1975)
Accessibility:
The first floor of the house is wheelchair accessible.
Activites:
Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Clara Barton National Historic Site
Plane:
Glen Echo, Maryland is located near Washington, D.C. The Washington, D.C. area is serviced by three major airports: The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Car:
Located off MacArthur Blvd., adjacent to Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, Maryland, several miles North West of Washington, D.C. Accessible from the Capital Beltway (I-495). Local park directional sign postings located on the Clara Barton Parkway and MacArthur Blvd. Commercial vehicle and bus restrictions on approaching roadways.
Public Transportation
The Glen Echo community is serviced by the Montgomery County Transit Ride-On bus # 29 at the Glen Echo stop. The nearest metro rail stop is the Friendship Heights Station. For additional information and schedules, contact the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation at 240-777-7433 or toll-free at 1-800-732-3327 or visit their web site at www.dpwt.com/rideon
Nearby Parks:
Glen Echo Park in Maryland (0.1 miles)
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland (0.1 miles)
George Washington Memorial Parkway in Virginia (0.1 miles)
National Mall None in District of Columbia (0.1 miles)
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