Business Description from the Web
Although this house has only 11 rooms, it's well worth a visit. Formerly the home of Clara Barton, the Glen Echo residence showcases the Red Cross founder's dedication to her cause. Built in 1891, the home's design is unusual featuring halls lined with closets filled with blankets, lanterns and other disaster relief supplies. Barton's office is of particular interest. Always working for her...
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Posted by 10best
on October 22, 2008
Clara Barton spent the last years of her long, productive life at this Victorian home within walking distance of Glen Echo Park . Retired as head of the American Red Cross, she lived for nearly another decade in the house. Her creative renovations of the building resulted in a charming and intriguing curiosity. Visitors may view a film of the life of this tireless organizer and explore the...
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Grown men - and some women - become little kids upon entering Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World , a huge sporting goods store that is truly an outdoorsman's definition of heaven. The store can also be an adventurous family outing, with plenty to do and see, even if you've never even picked up a fishing pole. Upon entering the lodge-like, mega-store, head to the middle of the facility for a front row...
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There is a small charge for the arcade gallery, but the other displays and exhibits are free.
Editorial Reviews from the web
The Red Cross was everything to its founder, Clara Barton. At her Glen Echo home, the closets are filled with blankets, lanterns, and other supplies for disaster relief. Her office is no-nonsense, including her chair: She cut off the back so she wouldn't rest while working. The 1891 home is a quirky thing, its design unusual inside and out, but as you wander through the rooms that sheltered...
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Posted by frommers
on September 11, 2007
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This store really does have everything you might need to do ANYTHING outdoors! If you are a golfer, fisherman, enjoy camping, hunting, etc. you will find all the equipment you might need....here! Not only will you find what you are looking for, you will have a FUN time shopping (how many times can you say that in your life?)! A large aquarium is a great place to keep the kids entertained, while...
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I could spend a week in this store! I love it. Anything and everything you could think of for the great outdoors is contained within this store. It is WELL worth the drive.
For everything and anything you do outside, The selection is great and prices are good. The employees are there when you need them and when you don't they aren't too far away when you do decide that you need help.