Glen Echo in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Hall of Philosophy
Glen Echo Park
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Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017
1. The Hall of Philosophy Marker
The main lecture hall in the Hall of Philosophy seated 400 people. Many prominent scholars and social leaders gave lectures there. On August 1, 1891 hundreds of attendees gathered at a reception to honor neighbor and Founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton. Miss Barton was also President of the Chautauqua's Women's Executive Committee.
Her home, now a National Historic Site, is just footsteps away. Continue to follow the footsteps along the trail to learn more about the shy farm girl from Massachusetts who devoted her life to human welfare and the advancement of social reforms and who gained fame throughout the world.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Clara Barton series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1891.
Location. 38° 57.998′ N, 77°
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A riotous country jumble (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnehaha Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Clara Barton House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Life of Service (about 300 feet away); A Heroine's Home (about 300 feet away); c. 1931 (about 400 feet away); Glen Echo Park (about 400 feet away); The Clara Barton Trail (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Echo.
Other markers no longer nearby. Glen Echo Parks Crystal Pool (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The Changing Face of Glen Echo (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Roller Coasters of Glen Echo Amusement Park (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); 1921 (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Glen Echo Park Yurts (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Glen Echo From Past to Present (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017
2. The Hall of Philosophy Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017
3. The Hall of Philosophy
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017
4. Commemorative Spoon
This Glen Echo Chautauqua souvenir spoon, on display in the Glen Echo Park visitors Center, shows the Hall of Philosophy on the handle.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 754 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
