National Park Week

Every April, during the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week, we join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories ......More

Every April, during the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week, we join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park. National Park Week is happening April 20 to April 28 this year and there is a theme for every day!  See what we have planned: April 20 - DiscoveryApril 21 - VolunteersApril 22 - Earth Day (Park Rx Day)Highlighting our Climate Friendly Parks Program:From recycling and composting to tree planting and greenhouse gas inventory. April 23 - InnovationApril 24 - Workforce WednesdayApril 25 - Youth EngagementApril 26 - Community ConnectionsApril 27 - Junior Ranger DayApril 28 - Arts In Parks    Discover what the National Park Service does through our programs and partners to preserve natural and cultural heritage and provide recreational opportunities in places across the country—and even the world! Learn more here!

Mansion Tour

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn abou......More

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn about its architectural features, artwork, and the thousands of other authentic collection items that are on display. The mansion's artifacts and decor is changed twice a year - once in the winter and again in the summer to showcase seasonal fashions and adjustments that predate modern utilities and luxuries. The only way to see the interior of the mansion is by being on a mansion tour.

Meet guide at ramp behind mansion.

Families, Farming, and Freedom

Hampton was, first and foremost, a plantation. This tour explores the farm side of Hampton and the role it played in plantation life.  Park Rangers will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton's farm buildings and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and Eu......More

Hampton was, first and foremost, a plantation. This tour explores the farm side of Hampton and the role it played in plantation life.  Park Rangers will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton's farm buildings and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and European indentured servants who made the Ridgelys' lavish lifestyle possible.

Ranger will meet visitors at Lower House to begin tour.

Gardens, Grounds, and Architecture

Learn how architecture influenced both the mansion and the gardens. 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 h......More

Learn how architecture influenced both the mansion and the gardens. 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. Hampton’s landscape tells the story of the many functions of landscaping, labors, and people used to create scenic grounds.

Meet rangers at the front of the mansion.

Mansion Tour

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn abou......More

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn about its architectural features, artwork, and the thousands of other authentic collection items that are on display. The mansion's artifacts and decor is changed twice a year - once in the winter and again in the summer to showcase seasonal fashions and adjustments that predate modern utilities and luxuries. The only way to see the interior of the mansion is by being on a mansion tour.

Meet guide at ramp behind mansion.

Families, Farming, and Freedom

Hampton was, first and foremost, a plantation. This tour explores the farm side of Hampton and the role it played in plantation life.  Park Rangers will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton's farm buildings and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and Eu......More

Hampton was, first and foremost, a plantation. This tour explores the farm side of Hampton and the role it played in plantation life.  Park Rangers will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton's farm buildings and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and European indentured servants who made the Ridgelys' lavish lifestyle possible.

Ranger will meet visitors at Lower House to begin tour.

Mansion Tour

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn abou......More

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn about its architectural features, artwork, and the thousands of other authentic collection items that are on display. The mansion's artifacts and decor is changed twice a year - once in the winter and again in the summer to showcase seasonal fashions and adjustments that predate modern utilities and luxuries. The only way to see the interior of the mansion is by being on a mansion tour.

Meet guide at ramp behind mansion.

Families, Farming, and Freedom

Hampton was, first and foremost, a plantation. This tour explores the farm side of Hampton and the role it played in plantation life.  Park Rangers will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton's farm buildings and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and Eu......More

Hampton was, first and foremost, a plantation. This tour explores the farm side of Hampton and the role it played in plantation life.  Park Rangers will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton's farm buildings and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and European indentured servants who made the Ridgelys' lavish lifestyle possible.

Ranger will meet visitors at Lower House to begin tour.

Mansion Tour

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn abou......More

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn about its architectural features, artwork, and the thousands of other authentic collection items that are on display. The mansion's artifacts and decor is changed twice a year - once in the winter and again in the summer to showcase seasonal fashions and adjustments that predate modern utilities and luxuries. The only way to see the interior of the mansion is by being on a mansion tour.

Meet guide at ramp behind mansion.

Families, Farming, and Freedom

Hampton was, first and foremost, a plantation. This tour explores the farm side of Hampton and the role it played in plantation life.  Park Rangers will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton's farm buildings and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and Eu......More

Hampton was, first and foremost, a plantation. This tour explores the farm side of Hampton and the role it played in plantation life.  Park Rangers will guide visitors around the grounds of Hampton's farm buildings and give voice to the enslaved African Americans and European indentured servants who made the Ridgelys' lavish lifestyle possible.

Ranger will meet visitors at Lower House to begin tour.

Gardens, Grounds, and Architecture

Learn how architecture influenced both the mansion and the gardens. 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 h......More

Learn how architecture influenced both the mansion and the gardens. 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. Hampton’s landscape tells the story of the many functions of landscaping, labors, and people used to create scenic grounds.

Meet rangers at the front of the mansion.