Don't overlook this small museum just two blocks north of the National Mall. Inside an easy-to-miss 19th century building is Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office Museum. It's from this building...
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
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437 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20004
Explore the unassuming boarding house rooms where Clara Barton lived and worked during the Civil War. These rooms were Barton's home base first as she braved the battlefield, then as she searched for 63,000 + missing soldiers.
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Austin G.
2/20/2025
Monica D.
2/21/2019
Nice spot for a quick, informative stop. You'll first notice a gorgeous mural depicting the life of Clara Barton done by painter, Peter Waddell. The young woman who welcomed us was very...
Meg D.
8/5/2019
This place is a gem! I am so happy that I made it to this museum and highly recommend it to anyone visiting DC-and an essential stop for anyone who is interested in the Civil War. The guide of the...
Emily S.
1/8/2020
Small museum brought to life with a great tour! My docent John gave an informative and engaging tour that touched on a lesser-known aspect of Clara Barton's life. I learned a lot and had a great...
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