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Historic Hampton, Inc.                                                                       Issue: October 2019
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October and Upcoming Events, 2019

On-going Programs
Family Tours of Hampton Mansion
Every week on Saturday, August 3, 2019 to December 7, 2019
10:30 AM
 
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for special family tours of the Hampton mansion. These 30-minute, family-friendly tours will engage children of all ages in exploring America’s past through the history of the Ridgely family, from the post-Revolutionary era to the Civil War. Tour guides will explain how the Ridgely children lived, learned, and played on the Hampton estate, and how their families were impacted by changing cultural, social, and political movements in the United States. Visitors will also learn about the experiences of the enslaved children that lived and worked on the estate. Museums are great places for children to learn and explore, and young visitors will have the chance to develop and practice good museum visiting skills as part of the tour.

Tickets are required to participate in the Family Tours. Tickets are free of charge and must be obtained at the Visitor Contact Station prior to the beginning of the tour. Tickets will be available beginning at 9:00 am on the morning of the tour only. Advanced registration and tickets are not available. Tours are limited to 15 people per tour on a first come, first served basis. For additional information call 410-823-1309.

Hampton from “Grandeur” to Green: Life and Landscape
Every week on Saturday, July 13, 2019 to October 5, 2019
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Gardening and scenic landscaping have played important roles in social and cultural histories of the United States and the world. For much of Hampton’s history, scenic gardening reflected the interests, social statuses, wealth, and creativity of the Ridgely family.  From the 1790’s to modern day, the cultural landscape of Hampton has changed to suit the wants and needs of those who occupy the property. From ornate gardens that mirror those of great palaces in Paris, to the more practical use of greenhouses for cultivating flowers and vegetables, Hampton’s landscape tells the story of the many functions of landscaping and the labors used to create landscapes. Join a guided tour of the Hampton gardens to learn more about the history of the estate’s cultural landscape and its purpose over time. Discover the many functions of the gardens and how the National Park Service preserves the gardens today.
 
This program is free and open to the public. The program will begin at the Visitor Contact Station. The program will be outdoors so visitors are advised to dress appropriately for seasonal weather. Reservations are not required and will not be taken. Call 410-823-1309 to confirm program availability.
 
OCTOBER
 
Hampton Art Experience
Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2019
Mansion, Farm, and Gardens
Baltimore County Public Schools event
 
In partnership with HNHS and HHI, Baltimore County Public School students will participate in an engaging day of art-making at Hampton National Historic Site from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 4th.  Schools will select and participate in two of three History & Art workshops. Tours, led by National Park Service staff, will be 15 minutes and then students will attend art workshops by local artists. The event will culminate in an exhibition in the Orangery, on Saturday, October 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., of the students’ works created on Friday.

On the Hampton Plantation
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Grounds of Hampton
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
 
Dressed in Antebellum period attire, Park Ranger Anokwale will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and European indentured servants who made the Ridgelys' lavish lifestyle possible. Participants will have the opportunity to experience first-hand, replicas of items used on the plantation during the 1800s.  Admission and parking are free on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are not required and will not be taken. ADA accessible.
 
Harvest Day
Saturday, October 19, 2019
The Lower Farm
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
 
Join us for our annual Harvest Day on the Lower Farm! Experience Antebellum era traditions and farming techniques. Enjoy ongoing farm activities from cider pressing and ice cream making demonstrations to corn shucking contests. NPS staff and volunteers, dressed in period attire, will demonstrate farming techniques and play music on the fiddle and banjo. Learn more about the enslaved and indentured individuals who worked on the Hampton estate.  This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-823-1309. 
 
An Evening of Elegance, hosted by The Women's Committee of HHI
October 19, 2019
6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Country Club of Maryland, 1101 Stevenson Ln, Baltimore, MD 21286 (note the new location!)
See below for more details.

NOVEMBER
 
How to Host an Afternoon Tea
Sunday, November 10, 2019
The Orangery
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
 
Hosting an afternoon tea is a wonderful way to celebrate with friends and family. From creating your guest list to setting the table and serving the tea, Janet Meyers and Erin Bradley from Tea by Two in Bel Air, will share tips on how to bring the elegance of tea to your own home. You’ll receive recipes, decorating ideas and tea brewing instructions, as well as make-ahead tips for effortless entertaining. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Free admission and parking, no reservations will be taken. Wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 410 823-1309 x254 or visit www.nps.gov/hamp.  
 
DECEMBER

Holidays at Hampton
Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019
Check the HNHS website for times and activities in November.
 
Save the date! Holidays at Hampton is scheduled for December 14 - 15, 2019. A complete schedule of events will be available in November 2019. 
The Women’s Committee
of Historic Hampton, Inc.
 
Invites you to share
AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE
Saturday, October 19, 2019
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
 
The Country Club of Maryland
1101 Stevenson Lane
Towson, MD 21286

Free On-site Parking

Proceeds benefit Hampton National Historic Site

 Tickets $90 per person
RSVP by October 11, 2019
Attire: Cocktail
 
This year’s event is complemented by autumnal themed cuisine and the musical stylings of guitarist Marc de Simone.

For further information, please contact Nancy Smith at 410-665-8133
or Phyllis Panopoulos at phpanopoulos@msn.com.

Please makes checks payable to Women’s Committee of Historic Hampton, Inc. 
Remittance to:
c/o Phyllis Panopoulos, 1913 Lyden Road, Timonium, MD  21093. 
Notes from the Gardens
Alex Wiitala, Garden Apprentice
Hampton National Historic Site
What I find interesting is it that most annuals are only considered “annuals” when they are not in their native habitat. Which got me wondering where they are considered native. One of my favorite annuals we have growing here at Hampton NHS is in parterre two, our Coleus. This plant is grown mainly for its foliage and it ranges in colors from red, pink, purple, green, yellow, orange, brown and every shade in between. These beautiful plants come from Southeast Asia, India, Africa, and Australia. But the largest population of them comes from Indonesia and Sri Lanka. They were brought to Europe and then to the Americas in the mid-1800s by Carl Ludwig de Blume. During the Victorian age, Coleus became the fashionable plant to have in any high-end garden. Afterwards it began fading out of the spotlight only to start making a come back more recently. If you are looking for something to plant in a shady part of your yard, I highly recommend planting Coleus.
PARTNERS EVENTS
(A new Hampton Highlights feature)
Lutherville Garden Club meets at Providence United Methodist Church on Providence Rd. in Towson, on the first Thursday of each month at 11 AM with a business meeting, lunch, and informative program. For more information, please call President, Betty Reeves, at 410-893-5027.
 
October 3, 2019
Program Topic: Historic Preservation
Historic Jerusalem Mill Village
Join us as we learn about the historic mill and village, from 1772 when Jerusalem Mill opened for business on the Little Gunpowder Falls for grinding of the area’s grain to serve the local farming community needs, to the preservation of the mill as a living history museum, including creation of a habitat that reflects the native plantings of the historic period. About the presenter: Rich Albright is the Curator at Jerusalem Mill Village. Along with the Friends of Jerusalem Mill volunteer organization, he has been actively involved in the ongoing preservation and maintenance of the mill and showcasing the living history of this historic village. (Photo Courtesy of Jerusalem Mill) 
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The mission of Historic Hampton, Incorporated is to promote directly the historical, scientific, educational and interpretive activities of the Hampton National Historic Site and to accept gifts, contributions, or loans and otherwise engage in fundraising to finance and pay for the above mentioned activities in respect to which no funds from the Federal Government or other sources are available.
Hampton National Historic Site is always looking for motivated, passionate, and dedicated individuals who want to help to share these stories and to preserve the legacy of the National Parks for future generations.

How to Apply: Prospective volunteers must submit an application and go through an interview process.
You may contact Volunteer Coordinator, Ranger Shannon McLucas, by email at
 shannon_mclucas@nps.gov  or by telephone: 410-962-4290, x207.  

Click here for more information.
Park Schedule
Please note: hours subject to change.
Telephone: 410-823-1309 x-254

 Please begin your visit here.  
VISITOR CONTACT STATION:
Thursday thru Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

MANSION & FARMHOUSE:
Thursday thru Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
 
GUIDED TOUR HOURS:
Hampton's buildings will be opened for guided tours Thursday-Sunday on the hour, 10 am - 3 pm (noon tour is subject to staff availability).

GROUNDS:
Open Daily
Dawn to dusk for pedestrians; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm for cars.

RESTROOMS:
Open Daily: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
in Orangery (near the Mansion) and Dovecote (at the farm).
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