Clara Barton has inspired countless teachers, medical professionals and social workers. Almost two centuries after her birth, the incredible stories of this great humanitarian continue to draw …

The Clara Barton Birthplace Museum is open seasonally and by appointment. Guests enjoy a rich learning experience touring Clara’s childhood home. Special tours are available for school …

In 1839, at the age of seventeen, Clara became a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in North Oxford, Massachusetts. Clara earned praise when she refused to physically punish her …

Clarissa Harlowe “Clara” Barton was born in a small Oxford farmhouse on Christmas day 1821. She was raised in the Universalist tradition and attended the Oxford Universalist Church …

Having once served as a hotel for homeless victims of the epic flood, the large warehouse at Glen Echo, Maryland served as the first permanent headquarters of the national Red Cross …

Clara Barton’s life of service has been a role model for generations of nurses, teachers, social workers, doctors, and allied health professionals. A new generation of executives and public …

Sep 17, 2022 · A presentation will answer these questions and explain Clara Barton’s connection to the witch trials. A tour of the Clara Barton Birthplace will be given after the presentation.

Barton thrilled his youngest daughter with stories of the Indian Wars in Ohio and Michigan. These stories taught Clara geography, military tactics, and the importance of keeping an army …

Clara Barton moved to Washington, DC in 1854 and was employed as a clerk in the United States Patent Office. At the outset of the Civil War in April 1861, a trainload of Union soldiers was …

Contact Us Get in Touch The Clara Barton Birthplace Museum is open seasonally and by appointment. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us for any questions regarding …