Cheap Things To Do in Glen Echo, Maryland

Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in pea... More on Nps.gov

The tour was free and we purchased some post cards in the very small gift shop. More on TripAdvisor

The aim of the museum is using natural and historic settings to create a living laboratory of science, ... More on familydaysoutusa

With five locations - in the only remaining one-room schoolhouse in Washington, the historic stable at Glen Echo, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens along the Anacostia, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, and o... More on GoCityKids

George Washington Parke Custis (Martha Washington's grandson) built the house between 1802 and 1818. His daughter, Mary, married Robert E. Lee in the family parlor June 30, 1831. The Lee's called it home for 30 years until the outbreak ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

'Claude Moore Colonial Farm' at Turkey Run is the only privately run park in the U.S. National Park Service (NPS). A privately funded foundation pays for all activities on the farm, while the land is owned by NPS. Located in the ... More on Wikipedia

'Memorial Wall' is a memorial at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia. It honors CIA employees ... More on Wikipedia

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into ... More on recreation.gov

Inscription. Lost Attractions. From its beginnings as a National Chautauqua to its years as an amusement park, Glen Echo has experienced countless changes. Some of the old Glen Echo Park remains, but much of it has not survived. Many ... More on HMDB

Winter Storm Procedure During winter storms, or snow removal operations included with adjacent Glen Echo Park, the site may be closed temporarily. Please call the site at 301-320-1410 before visiti... More on Nps.gov

Inscription. Early headquarters of the American Red Cross and home of Clara Barton, founder and First President, who lived here until her death in 1912. Located just south of this marker, the house... More on HMDB

Dance the night away or just watch others in the spacious Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park in Maryland. Fridays feature square contra and country dances. On Saturdays hear big band Cajun swing an... More on Yahoo! Travel

Fabulous: go dancing at one of the last great big band ball rooms. More on Yahoo! Travel

Inscription. Beginning in 1940, a new Art Deco arcade was added to Glen Echo park. Designed by the firm of Edward Schoeppe of Philadelphia, also the chief architect of the Crystal Pool and Spanish Ballroom, the arcade was constructed ... More on HMDB