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Clara Barton National Historic Site
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Glen Echo
"home of the founder of the American Red Cross"(2 Tips)
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Maggie MacGSeptember 12, 2021Such a cool site. I want to come back and tour the house but the grounds are fantastic.
4sqMOCOFebruary 4, 2011Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, lived here and this building was their first headquarters. In 1974 this place was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Meagan HealyJune 3, 2012This is one of the sites sketched for the Days of Yore : Montgomery County note card project - daysofyoresketches.blogspot.com- MOCO TourismFebruary 7, 2012Visit the home of the founder of the American Red Cross during the last 15 years of her life!
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Clara Barton dedicated her life to help others. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life & the structure illustrates her dedication & concern for others. Tours of the house are free & offered on the hour every day of the week from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (last tour at 4:00 pm).
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(301) 320-1410
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