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Hampton National Historic Sitechildren enjoying the farm property
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Hampton National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons

Fall/Early Winter Schedule. Effective October 28, 2008.

Park Open7 days a week
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Beginning January 1, 2009, until April 1, 2009, the park will be closed to the public every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mansion Tours
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

Farmhouse Open
10:00 a.m. to Noon, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (daily)

Slave quarters, dairy, stables and family cemetery
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Junior Ranger Program
Are you between the ages of 7 & 12?With a free booklet, available at the visitor center, explore the history of Hampton and the National Park Service. Children earn a certificate and Junior Ranger badge.

 

 

Wampum belt being presented at a ceremony.  

Did You Know?
Wampum was an important and sacred tool of communication used by many Indian tribes in the northeast. Each belt was specially woven so that each color, bead and pattern had a meaning. Similar to European documents, wampum formalized treaties and outlined trade agreements.

Last Updated: October 28, 2008 at 08:54 EST