Clara Barton NHS

Clara Barton was an American pioneer teacher, nurse, and humanitarian who was the founder of the American Red Cross. The site is located 2 miles northwest of Washington D.C. in Glen Echo, Maryland. The Clara Barton House is the centerpiece of the site, and it has been restored to look as it did when Barton lived there from 1897 until her death in 1912. Visitors to the site can learn about Barton's work during the Civil War, when she helped to organize relief efforts for soldiers wounded in battle, and her subsequent efforts to provide assistance during natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and wildfires. The site also includes a museum with exhibits on Barton's life and work, as well as a film about her contributions to American history.