Hampton National Historic Site

Category: Historical place

Address: 535 Hampton Ln, Towson, MD 21286, USA

Phone: +14108231309

Opening hours

Sunday: 8:30AM–5PM

Monday: 8:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–5PM

Friday: 8:30AM–5PM

Saturday: 8:30AM–5PM

Reviews

Christopher Lang

Sep 26, 2022

Really enjoyed visiting here, the site is well-maintained and the house is incredible. The tour is really in-depth, and there's lots of cool things to see in the house and on the property. Great for spending a morning or afternoon here.

Robert Williams

Aug 29, 2022

Interesting place. Kinda solemn though when you think about the slaves that lived there. I was definitely disappointed after our visit when our tour guide (a BLACK woman) completely "whitewashed," the history of the plantation and the slave industry in Maryland. This chic actually told us that slavery wasn't really a thing in Maryland and all of the black servants in Maryland were there of their own free will and could leave at any time. She went on to say that maintaining slaves was expensive so plantation owners in Maryland couldn't afford to keep them. I was so disturbed

Gail Kirby

Aug 28, 2022

We were on the same tour with the persons who gave the one star review today. Slavery was crucial to the operation of this magnificent estate. The owners had many and were very rich. They were also cruel slave owners. It’s part of the history of the mansion. Nothing presented by the docent was politically motivated. The tour featured the architecture and history of this part of Baltimore.

Susan Obrecht

Aug 28, 2022

my daughter and i came to appreciate the amazing architecture and history of this home. instead the tour guide focused only on the elitism and cruelty of the family to its enslaved population. there’s a time and place for political and ethical conversations and this was totally inappropriate.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have any Haunted Attractions near Halloween?

Karen Muffley | Sep 30, 2018
Ali Shuster | Sep 30, 2018

As far as I'm aware that's not something they do

I'm under the impression that it's a plantation where slaves were and are buried. Also that the mansion is the "BIG HOUSE " where the slave owners lived.. That houses are built on slave burial grounds. So who's history is it....? Historical Site

Kim Clarke | Sep 30, 2019
Andy Jenkins (Dip) | Sep 30, 2019

Great comment. It's extremely important to be aware of the history of places built on the backs of underrepresented and underreported peoples. There is a walking tour of the house with the "house" (white) history, and another for the "other" (non-white) history. They do not make any effort to pretend that the slave Masters and owners were kind of forgiving. They do their best to educate the audience on the importance of not covering up history.

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Do they have public restrooms that are actually open and available?

Tracey Brown | Aug 30, 2022
Anthony Hebert | Aug 30, 2022

Yes, there are bathrooms in the visitor’s center that are open.

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Do I need to pay to go there

Dena Abuothman | Jul 1, 2022
Dena Abuothman | Jul 1, 2022

Oh they can just let anyone in

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Are the grounds open after 5pm? I would like to come around 7pm. Is there a gate that would keep me out? Or is 5pm when employees go home and the public can still enjoy the grounds? Called a few times with no answer.

Sarah Botta | Sep 30, 2018
Jessica Phillips | Sep 30, 2018

The grounds are open from dawn to dust. They do have a gate that closes at dark.

When is the tour and times for visiting

K Johnson | Sep 30, 2018
Jennifer VanBlargan | Sep 30, 2018

You can find times on their website

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