Once possibly the largest private home in America by 1790, the Hampton mansion serves as a grand example of late-Georgian architecture in America. Hampton is also the story of its people, as the estate evolved through the actions of the Ridgely family, enslaved African Americans, European indentured servants, and paid laborers within a nation struggling to define its own concept of freedom.
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This report is a collection of eight essays resulting from a multi-year Ethnographic Overview and Assessment.
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The historical and cultural significance of Hampton along with information on the people, places, architecture, and collections.
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Last updated: June 4, 2023
