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Hampton National Historic Site
Hampton preserves a vast estate from the 1700s. Its centerpiece is an elegantly furnished Georgian mansion set amid formal gardens and shade trees. When it was finished in 1790, Hampton was the largest house in the United States. It is the story of a seven generation family business, early American industry and commerce, and changing cultural tastes. Hampton is also the story of the economic and moral changes that made this kind of estate life obsolete. Most of all, Hampton is the story of people -- enslaved African Americans, indentured servants, hired industrial and agricultural workers, and the estate owners -- who made this lifestyle possible.
Contact Information
Hampton National Historic Site 535 Hampton Lane Towson, MD 21286 410.823.1309 - Headquarters 410.823.1309 x226 - Visitor Information Sponsored LinksGetting There
By Car
Hampton is easy to get to because it's close to three interstate highways. From the Baltimore Beltway (I 695) eastbound: Take exit 27. There is construction at this exchange. Turn left at the first light, right at the second light onto Hampton Lane. Proceed about one half mile, the park will be on your right. From the Baltimore Beltway (I 695) westbound: Take exit 27. There is construction at this exchange. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Hampton Lane. Proceed about one half mile, the park will be on your right.
By Plane
Weather
Baltimore's climate is mild in the winter and very hot and muggy in the summer. The mansion is not air conditioned.
Activities
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Recommended Activities WHAT TO DO: A highlight of every visit is a guided tour of the mansion. Opportunities for exploration outside of the mansion are almost endless. The family cemetery, slave quarters, carriages, state champion trees, and more await your discovery. A Gift Shop is in the mansion. WHEN TO DO IT: The park is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 daily except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Tours of the mansion are offered on the hour from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The Gift Shop is open fron March 1st through early January.
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