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.
1 current NPS alert
- Park Closure: Temporary Closure of Right Lane of Clara Barton Parkway
Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Clara Barton National Historic Site page on nps.gov
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
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Planning Clara Barton National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Clara Barton National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
