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In the spring of 2009, Windham Fabrics, a division of Baum Textile Mills, released the Clara Barton Fabric Collection which is based on Clara’s Civil War signature quilt.  The quilt, which is displayed in the Birthroom of the Museum, was given to Clara in the 1870s in honor of her tireless efforts throughout the Civil War as an independent relief worker, delivering donated supplies to the battlefield and nursing soldiers during some of the worst battles of the war.  The quilt is signed by veterans of the Civil War.  The fabric is available in fabric and quilt shops throughout the country.  To view the fabric collection, visit www.baumtextile.com and enter “Clara Barton 1821-1912” into the Fabric Search box. 

Upcoming Events

Annual Holiday Open House

Date:  Sunday, January 6, 2013
Time:  10 am to 3 pm
Cost:  FREE

Join us for the annual Holiday Open House.  Learn of the life of Clara Barton who was born on Christmas day as you tour the museum decorated for the holidays.  Refreshments will be served.  An American Red Cross blood drive will simultaneously take place in the Chabot Health & Education Center.  The District 33A Lions Sightmobile will be on site conducting free health screenings as well.  To schedule your appointment to donate blood during Open House, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.  Walk-ins are welcome; appointments are preferred.  Please bring ID when you donate. 

Recent Events

Book Signing at the Museum

Date:  Saturday, August 20, 2011
Time:  1 pm to 4 pm
Cost:  FREE

Clara Barton Camp alumna Andrea Buckroth will hold a book signing at the museum for her book "My Diabetic Soul - an Autobiography" from 1 to 4 p.m. Andrea hopes to raise funds for camp. For more information about the book, visit www.mydiabeticsoul.com.

Admission to the museum during the book signing is FREE. Spend some time touring the historic home where Clara Barton was born and learn about her remarkable life.

Annual Holiday Open House

Date:  Sunday, January 8, 2012
Time:  10 am to 3 pm
Cost:  FREE

Join us for the annual Holiday Open House.  Learn of the life of Clara Barton who was born on Christmas day as you tour the museum decorated for the holidays.  Refreshments will be served.  An American Red Cross blood drive will simultaneously take place in the Chabot Health & Education Center. 

A Civil War Surgeon and Feminist:  Dr. Mary Edwards Walker

Date:  Saturday, October 17, 2010
Time:  1pm
Cost:  FREE

Dr. Walker was the first female surgeon in the U.S. Army and received the Congressional Medal of Honor for her service.  She was also an outspoken advocate of women’s rights and dress reform.

Follow Dr. Mary Walker through the Clara Barton Camp while she describes her work as assistant surgeon for the 52nd Ohio Infantry during the American Civil War. 

After the walk, participants are invited to tour the Clara Barton Birthplace Museum and learn more about women’s work during the Civil War.

This event is part of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor’s 20th Annual Walktober celebration.