Clara Barton House & Gardens

10/29/2024

Much of the early restoration work on the John Ludwig home wasn't visible to passersby (stabilization of interior walls that had sustained long term water damage and were in danger of collapse). But not anymore! After a new roof two summers ago, this summer saw the completion of the second phase of work - restoration and/or replacement of all windows, exterior trim scraped and painted, and - the crown jewel - the recreation of the beautiful Queen Anne porch, down to the original colors!

A huge thank you to the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, Johnstown's Vision Together 2025, and a City of Johnstown façade enhancement grant for providing funds that, when matched by a Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission grant, allowed for this work to be completed. And thank you to Dave Hurst and The Tribune-Democrat for a wonderful article on the progress we've made.

Interested in helping Clara Barton House & Garden, Inc. move towards Phase 3 (interior restoration and refurbishment)? Message us or watch here for opportunities to help!

A newly completed phase of renovations replaced or restored the Ludwig House's windows, rejuvenated its trim and doors, and recreated the ornate wooden porch that decorated its front for a

03/07/2024

Great coverage of the most recent happenings at the historic John Ludwig Home by The Tribune-Democrat.

Clara Barton House & Gardens, Inc. recently obtained grant funds from multiple sources that will enable it to move forward with the next phase of renovating the historic Ludwig House,

12/22/2021

We're so close to our first goal - please consider making a donation. You can do so securely online at clarabartonhouse.org.

Oral history places a two-story home at 662 Main St. as the site where American Red Cross founder Clara Barton began a relief effort after the 1889 Johnstown flood.

06/01/2021

It is a beautiful evening to check out the annual candle lit luminaries at the Johnstown Flood National Memorial. The Johnstown Flood occurred on May 31, 1889.

04/17/2021

Thanks for the Friday highlight, Cambria Regional Chamber! ❤️

02/19/2021

American Red Cross is on the list among donating to Mutual Aid Houston, Austin Mutual Aid, Feeding Texas, CrowdSource Rescue, Operation Kindness, SPCA of Texas, and more!

The cold weather and lack of power have led to a rise in 911 calls and hospitalizations. Here's how to help.

02/14/2021

Happy Valentines Day! ❤️

Fact: Clara established the American Red Cross in 1881.

01/23/2021

Thank you, Cambria Regional Chamber, for highlighting the work being done here! 😊

01/21/2021

THE PRESS, Philadelphia, June 15, 1889. An illustration, "In the Hospital of the Red Cross Society at Johnstown--The Tender Work of Miss Clara Barton & Her Unselfish Associates." which includes an inset illustration of Clara Barton.

The front page of the paper had coverage of the recovery efforts from the tragic Johnstown Flood, with: "Work Stopped By Raid" "Johnstown Laborers Refuse to Work During the Downpours" and "Trying to Number The Dead".

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01/13/2021

Clara arrived with Red Cross workers from Washington, D.C., on June 5, 1889, just five days after the flood occurred. She later described this saying, "I cannot lose the memory of that first walk on the first day... the wading in mud, climbing over [debris]... the getting around bodies of dead animals and often people were being borne away. The smoldering fires and drizzling rain."

After four months at the site, the disaster relief operation became the most celebrated effort in the early history of the American Red Cross.

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01/08/2021

Since Clara established American Red Cross in 1881, the organization has supported and saved an endless amount of lives in need. They've contributed to the reestablishing of entire communities. This is all possible due to the efforts of her generosity and desire to help others...now it's our turn.