Tour of Glen Echo Park

Meet:  Friday, September 25, 11:30 am at St Albans – 3001 Wisconsin Ave NW

(Note later time; bus transportation arranged). 

Glen Echo Park in Maryland has served as a community gathering space since the late 19^th Century.  First envisioned as a residential neighborhood and resort along the Potomac by the enterprising Baltzley twins, it was later the short-lived site of a Chatauqua assembly.  When that failed due to a malaria scare, the land later became an amusement park, experienced Civil Rights protests, and now serves as an Arts and Cultural center.  The park also includes wonderful architecture, a historic carousel and organ, and the last home of Clara Barton.

Please join us for a visit to the park. Pack a lunch and we can picnic together before enjoying a ranger tour of the Clara Barton House at 1pm.

End time: Approximately 2:15pm  St. Albans

(We will be walking over uneven surfaces and up some small hills. Good walking shoes, a hat and a water bottle are recommended.) 

This is a joint trip between Around Town DC and St. Alban’s Active Wellness. If you have already signed up with Jeanne at St. Alban’s, please do not RSVP below. Thank you!