Holiday Decorations At Hampton
The mansion will be closed to the public on December 3, 2012, so the staff can decorate it for the holidays. The grounds and farm site will remain open. Regularly scheduled tours of the mansion will resume on December 4, 2012.
On The Hampton Plantation: Overseer's House, Slave Quarters & Farm Tour
The July 7th farm site tour has been rescheduled to July 28th. Consult "Schedule of Events" for more information.
SATURDAY YULETIDE EVENING EVENTS CANCELLED
Due to inclement weather, Hampton NHS will be closing at 5 pm, December 14th. Weather permitting the park will reopen at 8:30 am, Sunday, December 15th. Yuletide festivities will proceed as scheduled. Please call to confirm.
Overseer's House and Dovecote Restrooms Temporarily Closed
Park Closure
Due to power outages related to building maintenance, the Overseer's House (Farmhouse) and the restrooms inside the dovecote are currently closed. The Quarters of the Enslaved, dairy and grounds are open. The mansion side of the park is unaffected.
Mother's Day Carriage Rides CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mother's Day carriage rides have been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Storm Issues - Electricity and Phones
The first floor of the mansion will remain open for tours. The second floor will be closed to the public. Phones are not working.
CARRIAGE RIDES CANCELLED
Due to the inclement weather and in the best interest of the horses, carriage rides have been cancelled this weekend.
Hampton is Open Today
Phones are currently down but the park is open today, Sunday, August 17, 2014. Servitude at Hampton: In Black and White tour will take place at 2 pm as scheduled.
The Gardens at Hampton
The Hampton gardens are in bloom. Come see and stroll through the historic gardens from 8:30 am to 5 pm daily.
Rescheduled: "Harriet Tubman Visits Hampton"
Information
Due to a death in the family, "Harriet Tubman Visits Hampton" has been rescheduled to September 17th. The "On The Plantation Tour" will be offered in its place on Sunday, February 21st at 2 pm. Don't let the cold stop you, the overseer's house is heated.
Vistior Contact Station Update-Construction Advisory
Phase III will continue as designed and this is the longest phase of the project. The Entrance Road and Parking Area will be defined. PARKING IS VERY LIMITED AND BUSES ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE MANSION'S PARKING LOT AND PARKING ANYWHERE ON THE SITE.
The African American Experience Tour at Hampton-Postponed
The African American Experience Tour on June 24th has been canceled. Please join us on July 8th for "Walk a Mile, Walk a Minute in the Footsteps of the Enslaved on the Hampton Plantation" at 1 pm.
Modified Mansion Tour Schedule On Saturday, March 18th.
Information
Due to a scheduled special event, the following tour times have been cancelled for Saturday, March 18th: 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Abbreviated 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. tours will be offered in order to accommodate our visitors.
Phones Are Down
Sunday, October, 5, 2014, phones are down however, the park is open for tours 10 am - 4 pm. Grounds are open from 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Upper Parking Lot and Buildings Closed on January 1, 2026
Park Closure
The grounds of Hampton National Historic Site are open to visit for pedestrians but be advised that the upper parking lot and all buildings will be closed for the holiday on January 1, 2026. Hampton will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.
DELAYED OPENING - WEATHER ALERT
Park Closure
Hampton National Historic Site will open at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, due to hazardous weather conditions.
Park Closed January 25-27, 2026, Due to Winter Weather
Park Closure
Due to severe winter weather, Hampton National Historic Site will be closed January 25-27, 2026. Road conditions and safety considerations will determine the need for additional closures or delays. Please monitor park social media and website for updates.
3/16/17 Closure
Park Closure
Hampton National Historic Site will be closed on Thursday, March 16, 2017 due to icy conditions. Park will resume normal hours of operation on March 17th.
Hampton Grounds Closing 2 Hours Early
Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Hampton NHS grounds will close 2 hours early at 3 pm due to inclement weather. Weather permitting, park will resume its normal operating hours on January 22nd. Please call 410 823-1309 to verify operating hours.
Baltimore Area Traffic Advisory
Information
Traffic in the Baltimore area has increased considerably in recent months due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which connected the Baltimore beltway. Please check the latest traffic conditions to plan your travel accordingly.
The Complete Walking Tour at Hampton
Join us for a three hour walking tour of the farm, stables, cemetery, garden and mansion on August 5, 2012. See "schedule of events" for more details.
Maryland 150th Emancipation Day Commemoration
The commemoration will take place rain or shine today (with some modifications to the original schedule). Please join us in the orangery.
New Tour Hours
Beginning on Thursday, March 13, 2014, Hampton's mansion and farm buildings will be open for tours from 10 am - 4 pm, Thursday - Sunday.
Mansion ADA Lift is currently not functional awaiting a replacement
Information
Mansion ADA Lift is currently not functional awaiting a replacement, physical accessibility to the mansion will be limited to those with the ability to climb 3-4 steps into the first floor. We apologize for any inconvenience.
New Winter Hours
The mansion and farm site buildings at Hampton National Historic Site will be closed from January 4 until February 12. NO TOURS WILL BE CONDUCTED. Visitors will be invited to take a self-guided winter walk on the grounds to explore the historic landscape
Manly Arts Day, September 16, 2012, 10 am - 4 pm
This is a hands-on program giving visitors the opportunity to learn swordsmanship, basic fist-fighting techniques, "swing" into action with stick fighting and engage in safe demonstrations with professional instructors.
Park Closure
Due to inclement weather, Hampton National Historic Site will close at noon, Sunday, December 12, 2013.
NEW GUIDED TOUR HOURS
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, tours of the mansion and farm site's buildings are offered on FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY ONLY from 10 am to 4 pm. Buildings are closed to the public Monday through Thursday. Grounds are open daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Overseer's House and Dovecote Restrooms Temporarily Closed
Park Closure
Due to power outages related to building maintenance, the Overseer's House (Farmhouse) and the restrooms inside the dovecote are currently closed. The Quarters of the Enslaved, dairy and grounds are open. The mansion side of the park is unaffected.
June 2nd Sunday Program is on June 23rd
There will not be a 2nd Sunday program in June. Come join us for family fun on June 23rd for "Dairy Day" from 1 pm to 4 pm on the farm. On June 24th, it is the African American Experience at Hampton tour from 2 pm to 3:30 pm.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY TOUR HOURS
Hampton NHS will be open for guided tours Friday, December 26th. Buildings are open daily Thursday-Sunday. Tours are on the hour starting at 10 am, last tour begins at 4 pm. Holiday decorations are up until January 4, 2015.
Ridgley Family Cemetery Temporary Closure
Park Closure
The Ridgley Family Cemetery is currently closed due to headstone damage caused by recent storms. To prevent further damage and any possible risks to visitors, the cemetery will remain closed until the monument can be stabilized.
Baltimore Area Traffic Advisory
Information
Traffic in the Baltimore area has increased considerably in recent months due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which connected the Baltimore beltway. Please check the latest traffic conditions to plan your travel accordingly.
New Winter Hours
Mansion and Farm Site Buildings will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday until May 29th. Grounds are open daily from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Restrooms and Upper Lot Closed 1/19/2026
Park Closure
The Orangery restrooms will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. No restrooms will be available on site. The upper parking lot will not be accessible to vehicles. Vehicles may park in the lower lot.
OPEN LABOR DAY!
Monday, September 7, 2015 Hampton Mansion and Grounds will be open for the Labor Day Holiday!
Hurricane Sandy Update!
Hampton National Historic Site will remain closed due to storm damage. Park staff is working on this issue and park will reopen when it is safe to do so. Visitors should check this website or facebook site periodically for updates.
CANNOT PARK ON HAMPTON'S LOT DURING YULETIDE WEEKEND
Sunday, December 15th, 12:30 pm-5:30 pm, shuttle buses will be leaving from the parking lot of Towson United Methodist Church, 501 Hampton Lane. Buses are ADA Compliant.
We cannot mail out at this time
Information
We cannot mail out at this time. This includes but is not limited to JR badges, books, brochures, and park stamps. Our apologies for any inconvenience
Holidays at Hampton...A Yuletide Celebration
Tour the mansion by "candle light"! Hampton will be open Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th evenings from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. Bring the family and tour the mansion without a guide. Click the "Schedule of Events" for special holiday programs.
7th Annual African American History of the Mid-Atlantic Symposium
April 10, 2013, "A Strong Mind, Body and Spirit: African American Women of the Antebellum Era" Symposium on the campus of Goucher College. It is not too late to attend. You may register at the symposium.
New Virtual Lesson Plan
New lesson plan for teachers of World History (Common Core) - Image Analysis.
Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional
Information
Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional. We are awaiting a replacement. Accessibility to the mansion will be limited to those with the ability to climb 3-4 steps into the first floor.
We Do Not Mail Junior Ranger Books
Information
We do not mail Junior Ranger books; please download from site. Completed books may be submitted digitally. Junior Ranger badges may be mailed once per person per calendar year after completion. We do not mail completed books back.
Rescheduled: "Harriet Tubman Visits Hampton"
Warning
Due to a death in the family, "Harriet Tubman Visits Hampton" has been rescheduled to September 18th. "On the Plantation Tour" will be offered in its place, Sunday, February 21st at 2 pm.
Hampton NHS Is Open
Hampton NHS's grounds and buildings are open today, Thursday, January 22, 2015. The first guided tour of the mansion is at 10 am the last tour will be at 4 pm. Call 410 823-1309 x251 for more information.
