If you show up for the tour you'll learn a little about Clara Barton, but the house is not much to look at. The furniture and everything from the period is gone. Hopefully they can get funding to make it look like it did when she lived there.

One of the saddest National Park units that I have been too. The house is in total disrepair from the exterior and there are structural concerns on the upper floors of the house. I really hope this historic house can get the some the love it deserves.

It honors a woman (Clara Barton) who played a somewhat large role in the history of the USA. She is most well known for her efforts establishing the American Red Cross

I gave this site a lower than most other places becaus it is still umder reconstruction to bring it back to the condition when Ms Barton was here. Except for a closet and two coal burning stoves all the exhibits were photographs. This is the 3rd time that I have tried to see the house. The first times the house was closed as it was being fixed up. I look forward to it being brought back to original condition. Here you can get the junior ranger book and badges for Traveling Clara Barton, Clara Barton Home, and Glen Echo Park

Clara Barton National Historic Site is the first sight dedicated to a woman! A pioneer for the American Red Cross, Clara Barton was an amazing woman with a lot of tenacity. While this house is a bit run down and all personal belongings have been temporarily removed, I still think it should make your list of places to visit. The house alone has an amazing story, and the park rangers are a wealth of knowledge. Clara Barton contributed so much, and yet most people only know her for the American Red Cross.
It is also worth noting that this historical sight is part of the Great American Outdoors Act! This historical sight has received funding for conservation. Hopefully, once this is complete, Ms. Bartons personal effects will be moved back into her home, and the 2nd and 3rd floors open to the public. I know I will be back to see this house in all its glory.
Check the web for tour times! This site is free to visit.

We’ve lived in the DC area for decades and this was “an anchor” on our list of local places to visit. We finally stopped in today and it was fascinating. Ranger Kevin Patti is an expert on the home and Miss Barton. He gave a very interesting tour of this unique home and amazing woman. Tour times are limited (currently Fridays and Saturdays only) so a bit of planning is needed. It shares parking with Glen Echo Park, which is also fun to explore. Makes for a great weekend outing in the DC area!