Clara Barton Homestead

The Clara Barton Homestead is a Cape-style house with one and a half stories, a gabled roof, a central chimney, and five evenly spaced sash windows across the front. An original 19th-century barn sits on the grounds, completing the picture of a family farm from that era.

Built in 1818, the house became the birthplace of Clara Barton in 1821 and her home during childhood and young adulthood. She left in 1853 to pursue work that would eventually lead to founding an influential organization for disaster relief and care.

The house reflects the life of a woman dedicated to helping others, and her work shaped how people think about caring for those in need. Walking through the rooms shows how her family life and values took form in this simple home.

The property operates on a seasonal schedule and visitors need to arrange visits in advance with the site. Tours guide you through restored rooms that show how people lived in the 19th century and help you understand the period when Clara Barton grew up here.

The homestead sits within grounds near the Barton Center for Diabetes Education, creating an unexpected link between the historic home and modern medical care. This connection shows how the humanitarian spirit from this house continues to serve people today in a different form.

Location: Oxford

GPS coordinates: 42.15330,-71.89580

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21