Social Studies Field Trips
Clara Barton House
Image courtesy of US Postal
Service
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
Image courtesy of US Postal
Service
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: Clara Barton House | |||
| STREET: 4801 Oxford Rd. | |||
| CITY: Glen Echo | STATE: MD | ZIP: 20812 | COUNTY: Montgomery |
| PHONE: 301-492-6245 | FEES: None | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 10 am - 4 pm. Tours on the hour. Reservations appreciated for groups over 15. | |||
| GRADES: 1 2 4 | UNITS: MD History, One Nation, Shelter |
| CONTACT: Staff | PHONE: 301-492-6245 |
| TYPE: Historic house | FEES: None |
| DAYS: M T W Th F | HOURS: : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, last tour at 4:00 pm |
| LUNCH: No, but picnic tables outside. Glen Echo Park adjacent | |
| GROUP SIZE: 50, 25 in the house at one time. 1 chaperone per 5 students | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: No - have program for visually and hearing impaired | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 30 minutes inhouse, 30 minute video. Teacher should request both when arrangements are made. | |
DESCRIPTION: There is a 30 min. film on Clara Barton's life and a 30 min. tour of the Clara Barton House. This house was used as a headquarters for the American Red Cross. Groups that are divided will alternate movie and tour. Letters will be sent in the fall to explain school site programs. Reservations are necessary for groups but individuals are welcome any time. Make arrangements at least 6 weeks ahead. School visitations are available in February and March on women's history.
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Last updated on Sept. 26, 1999
Maintained by Martin M.
Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us