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Clara Barton National Historic Site

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Park Closure Temporary Closure of Right Lane of Clara Barton Parkway

Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway Right Lane at Site 17, wooded areas between C&O Canal and Lock 10 parking lot, north to Lock 14, required to address ongoing safety concerns from DC Water emergency sanitary sewer overflow & bypass and pipe repair operations. Click on Details open_in_new

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The Clara Barton National Historic Site in Maryland honors the life and work of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross. Visitors come to learn about her contributions to nursing and humanitarian efforts during the Civil War and beyond.

The site includes her home, which served as a base for her operations. Exhibits detail her life, the challenges she faced, and her legacy in disaster relief and women's rights.