Hampton NHS

Hampton National Historic Site preserves a remnant of a vast 18th-century estate, including a Georgian manor house, gardens, grounds, and the original stone slave quarters. The estate was owned by the Ridgely family for seven generations, from 1745 to 1948. The Hampton Mansion was the largest private home in America when it was built in 1790 and remained so for almost half a century. It is an excellent example of Georgian architecture and decorative arts, with a stunning collection of furniture and paintings. The estate also has a remarkable history of slavery and freedom, as it was one of the largest slave-holding plantations in Maryland. Today, visitors can tour the mansion, grounds, and gardens, and learn about the lives of the people who lived and worked here.