American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington D.C.

Name: American Red Cross National Headquarters
Address: 430 17th Street, Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-303-4233

#183 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Memorial, Specialty museum, Museum

American Red Cross National Headquarters

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Facts and practical information

The American Red Cross National Headquarters is located at 430 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built between 1915 and 1917, it serves both as a memorial to women who served in the American Civil War and as the headquarters building for the American Red Cross. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 38°53'42"N, 77°2'25"W

Address

430 17th StreetNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202-303-4233

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Day trips

American Red Cross National Headquarters – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zero Milestone, First Division Monument, Octagon House, President's Park.

~1050 ftE
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Zero Milestone, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Zero Milestone is a lesser-known but historically significant landmark nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. This small monument, positioned just south of the White House in President's Park, serves as a symbolic reference point for distances in the United States.
~640 ftNE
Historical place, Monuments and statues
First Division Monument, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The First Division Monument is located in President's Park, south of State Place Northwest, between 17th Street Northwest and West Executive Avenue Northwest in Washington, DC, United States. The Monument commemorates those who died while serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army of World War I and subsequent wars.
~630 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
Octagon House, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Octagon House, also known as the Colonel John Tayloe III House, is located at 1799 New York Avenue, Northwest in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1090 ftE
Historic park offering White House tours
President's Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • President's Park, located in Downtown Washington, D.C. encompasses the White House and includes the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the Treasury Building, and grounds; the White House Visitor Center; Lafayette Square; and The Ellipse.
~780 ftE
Monuments and statues
Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain is a memorial fountain in President's Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Dedicated in October 1913, it commemorates the deaths of Archibald Butt and Francis Davis Millet.
~370 ftS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
DAR Museum, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall, just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall, where some of the museum's concerts take place.
~820 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
~1040 ftSE
Memorial, Sculpture
Second Division Memorial, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Second Division Memorial is located in President's Park, between 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, United States. The Memorial commemorates those who died, while serving in the 2nd Infantry Division of the U. S. Army. The artist was James Earle Fraser.
~1020 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • General Jose Gervasio Artigas is a bronze statue, in Washington, DC, capital of the United States, at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Virginia Avenue, at 18th Street. It is one of a set called the Statues of the Liberators.
~750 ftS
Beaux-Arts architecture
Pan American Union Building, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Pan American Union Building is the headquarters for the Organization of American States. It is located at 17th Street N.W. between C Street N.W. and Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.
~450 ftS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is American Red Cross National Headquarters open?

American Red Cross National Headquarters is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to American Red Cross National Headquarters?

Nearby attractions include Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), DAR Museum, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Memorial Continental Hall, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Canova Lions, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to American Red Cross National Headquarters by public transport?

The nearest stations to American Red Cross National Headquarters:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (7 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (10 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (12 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (15 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (32 min walk)