Clara Barton National Historic Site
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Clara Barton National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Clara Barton National Historic Site
- Nearby city
- Glen Echo, MD
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About Clara Barton National Historic Site
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.
Weather Information
Weather for the Washington, D.C. area.
Operating Hours
The unfurnished first floor of the Clara Barton National Historic Site is open for public visitation Fridays and Saturdays by guided tours at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00 pm. Closed Sun. Dec. 25 & Sun. Jan. 1
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday1:00PM - 5:00PM
- Saturday1:00PM - 5:00PM
- SundayClosed
Common questions
Planning Clara Barton National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Clara Barton National Historic Site. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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