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Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site · MD
Hampton National Historic Site preserves what remains of a once 25,000-acre enslavement plantation. For hundreds of years, enslaved people, indentured servants, tenant farmers, paid laborers, and the Ridgely family all made their own contributions to Hampton, creating a space where cruelty and decadence collide to provide a complex history of the United States.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (4)
Parking impacted due to the Legacy Restoration Fund Project
The Lower Farm parking lot near the Mule Barn is closed due to the Legacy Restoration Fund Project. The Upper parking lot located near the Orangery has reduced capacity due to a partial closure because of the Legacy Restoration Fund Project. To learn more about parking at Hampton NHS, click the link or visit the alerts page and then scroll down to the area that talks about parking.
Buildings located on the farm side are closed
Buildings located on the farm side of Hampton National Historic Site are closed due to construction related to the ongoing Legacy Restoration Fund Project. Visit the project webpage for more information or click the link to learn more.
We Do Not Mail Junior Ranger Books
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.
Baltimore Area Traffic Advisory
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.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Mansion Tour
Sep 3, 2026 · Meet guide at ramp behind mansion.
Gardens, Grounds, and Architecture Tour
Sep 3, 2026 · This program begins in the front of the mansion, side of the mansion facing Hampton Ln. Park at the Visitor Center and walk up, or park in the upper lot near the Orangery. Ranger will guide visitors around the formal gardens and terrace. Trail will follow walkways made of loose gravel and cobblestone. The formal gardens are connected to the terrace by a steep turf hill.
Things to Do
Bark Ranger at hampton
Learn about best practices for visiting Hampton NHS with pets.
Become A Hampton Jr. Ranger
Learn how to become a Hampton NHS Junior Ranger!
Bird Watching at Hampton
The natural side of Hampton provides for many opportunities to spot wild life. Hampton's beautiful fields provide for a perfect backdrop for bird watching!
Gardens, Grounds, and Architecture Tours
Attend a ranger program about the stories behind Hampton's gardens and architecture.
Hampton Audio Tour
Gain access to Hampton's interactive app to take a self-guided tour of the plantation!
Mansion Tours
Learn how you can tour the Hampton mansion!
Picnicking at Hampton
Learn how to picnic at Hampton NHS
Visitor Centers
- Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.