Tenant Farmers' Quarters

The stone enslavement quarters building set up to represent the time of tenant farmers.

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Quick Facts

Location:

Towson, MD

Significance:

The remnants of slavery and tenant farming at Hampton.

Amenities

5 listed

Accessible Rooms, Accessible Sites, Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

Originally built in 1854 with its twin next to it, this building was originally used to house enslaved people. Post-Maryland's emancipation in November of 1864, these buildings were used to house paid tenant farmers working on the Hampton estate.This former enslavement quarters building is today set up to represent the appearance of the days of thenant farmers. Both doors are opened to these exhibits during normal visitation hours.