Special Event

Event

Harvest Day at Hampton

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Talk

Description

  • Join us at Hampton on October 19th to learn about life at Hampton during the harvest season!

     

    Event Features

     

    • Traditional African American Storytelling and Music with Griots' Circle of Maryland
    • Living history demonstrations of farm work
      • Blacksmithing
      • Apple cider press
      • Butter churning
      • Harvest tools and tasks
      • Open-fire cooking
      • Draft mules at work
    • 19th century music
    • Farm and Mansion Tours
    • Corn Shucking Contest

     

    For a full schedule of events click here!

     

Reservation or Registration: No