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Activities 
| Second Sundays, free public programs at Hampton National Historic Site All times and locations are subject to change. Call the NPS Visitors' Center before the event to verify: 410-823-1309 X-237. July 12 - 1 to 4 pm. Jousting at Hampton. A popular pastime of the Ridgely family, jousting is Maryland's state sport. Watch as demonstrators gallop to spear rings, see the beautiful horses, and learn about the hobby's medieval roots.August 9 - 1 to 4 pm. Old-Fashioned Pony Party. Whether racing or pulling farm equipment, horses have played a major role at Hampton. Free pony rides for kids. September 20 - 1 to 4 pm. Manly Arts Day. See how gentlemen settled their differences and showed off their physical stamina in the early 19th century. Under the guidance of noted experts, men and women are invited to try their hand at swordsmanship, fencing, boxing, and stick fighting. October 11 - 2 pm. Fresh from the field, but not for long! Join the park ranger for a talk on the types of foodstuffs grown at Hampton and on various methods of preservation used in the 19th century. November 8 - 2 pm. Wade in the Water! An Exploration of the Negro Spiritual. The spiritual had a variety of uses for enslaved African-Americans. Some were sung for inspiration, others contained secret code. Hear historian Jim Thomas' wonderful voice as he sings and explains a variety of historic spirituals. Dec. 13 - 12 to 4 pm. Yuletide at Hampton! See Hampton in its holiday splendor. Weekend events will include seasonal music, hands-on crafts for kids, carriage rides, and more! Visit the NPS website for more details: www.nps.gov/hamp. |
Upcoming Activities
| Jul 18, 2009 | Free Concert on the lawn with MOOD SWINGS HHI, in conjunction with the Towson Chamber of Commerce, will host a free outdoor concert on the lawn. Enjoy a picnic, the scenery, and open air as you listen to the swinging sounds of Mood Swings 25-piece Big Band. Food, beer and wine will be available for sale. Please bring your lawn chairs or a blanket. For further details, please call Nancy Hafford at the Towson Chamber of Commerce at 410-825-1144. (Please note that the event date of July 18 is correct, not July 11, as listed in the Spring '09 newsletter). |
| Oct 3, 2009 | Harvest Day at Hampton Farm, 1 to 4 pm Corn harvesting, carriage rides, blacksmithing demonstrations, lively music, and tours of the Dairy capture the excitement of the harvest! Join the annual husking party and learn about it importance to African-American fold culture at 2 pm. |
| Dec 12, 2009 | Yuletide Weekend, noon to 4 pm Visit the NPS website for full details on this weekend of events, including seasonal music, craft activities for kids, and carriage rides! www.nps.gov/hamp |
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