Julian LeRoy White

Didy’s middle son, Julian LeRoy White (1853-1923), shared many of the same experiences at Hampton and in Europe as his older brother, Henry, but chose to pursue journalism rather than diplomacy as a career. With Henry and others, he founded, funded, and helped to manage a short-lived newspaper in France, Le Matin, in the 1880s, and later invested in the Baltimore News Post in the early 20th century. He used his influence to support the efforts of political reformers, including Severn Teackle Wallis and Charles J. Bonaparte, to rid Baltimore and Maryland of the entrenched and often corrupt Democratic ruling machine in the late 19th century. After marrying Sophie Beylard, a dual American-French citizen, in 1894, Julian split his time between "Rabodanges," the Beylard family residence in France, and "Causeway," the house he inherited from his mother in Baltimore. He and his half-brother, William, played a significant role in acquiring the land for the Homewood campus of the Johns Hopkins University.

Individuals

Eliza Ridgely White Buckler

Known as "Didy," Eliza was an influential force in Hampton's history.
Henry White

One of the most influential diplomats in American history.
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People of Hampton

Hundreds of people lived, worked, and were enslaved at Hampton coinciding America's development as a nation. Explore more of their stories.

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The Ridgely Family

The Ridgely Family owned and managed the Hampton Estate for almost 200 years. Explore their impact on history!
The Ridgelys of Hampton

Learn about the history of the Ridgely family at Hampton.
Free Black Laborers

Free Black Laborers worked at Hampton for various reasons. A good amount did to eventually purchase their family members.
Slavery at Hampton

From the colonial period through 1864, the Ridgelys enslaved over 500 people. Enslaved persons, from young children to the elderly
Indentured Servants at Hampton

Indentured servants were not willing laborers and the working conditions at Northampton Furnace was grueling.
Ridgelys as Entertainers

Learn about the Ridgelys events and how in order to maintain such a lavish social lifestyle, a large labor force made up mostly of enslaved.
Horse Racing and the Ridgelys

Learn about the importance of horses and racing for the Ridgelys.
Travels of the Ridgelys

The wealth of the Ridgely family allowed for many extensive world travels.