§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Hampton National Historic Site preserves 63 acres of what was once the second largest plantation in Maryland. At one time in its history, the Hampton plantation had over 24,000 acres and throughout its history saw over 500 enslaved people work the site.
At the center of the park sits the historic Hampton Mansion, a late 1700s Georgian architecture building that, upon its completion, was once possibly the largest private residence in the United States. Originally preserved on the basis of “architectural merit” (the first National Park of its kind), recent scholarship has enhanced the park’s ability to explore the lives and identities of the enslaved and free people of Hampton. Not only is the site a destination for architectural and material culture enthusiasts, but also for those looking to learn the history of one of the darkest times in American history where the words “land of the free” were truly put to the test. The majority of the 63-acre park is free and open to the public on a daily basis, including historic gardens, trails, and structures such as quarters for the enslaved and stables. Visitor services, including ranger programs and access to the park visitor center, are available Thursdays-Sundays. The highlight of many visits to Hampton is the opportunity to go inside the historic Hampton Mansion. Mansion access is only available by attending a guided tour. Tour access is limited to 15 visitors per tour. To accommodate growing demand in visiting the Hampton Mansion, in 2024 the park has launched a pilot program to allow visitors to access tickets to mansion tours in advance of their visit to the park.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
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§ 05—08 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Sat
87°F
Sunny
6 mph NW
Sun
88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 12 mph S
Mon
78°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 12 mph NW
Tue
78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph W
Wed
81°F
Chance Rain Showers
1 to 8 mph S
Thu
90°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 to 15 mph SW
Jun
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 to 13 mph W