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Holidays at Hampton- Home for the Holidays (VIRTUAL)
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Hampton National Historic Site social mediaRepeating Event
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Virtual event on social media- posts will remain on social media indefinitely
Description
Holidays at Hampton 2020 will be virtual from December 13-24, 2020. Join us on our social media page for daily holiday posts, activities, and videos!
Since we cannot gather in person for the traditional Holidays at Hampton event, we hope that you will join us in the celebration virtually. This year our theme, "Home for the Holidays" encourages you to celebrate and join us in learning about what the holidays would have looked like at Hampton from the comfort of your home. We will celebrate by posting daily on the 12 days leading up to the holiday! Join us on our social media page for posts, activities, and videos! The schedule for the "12 Days of Holidays" posts is below.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Welcome to Home for the Holidays at Hampton
(video)
Monday, December 14, 2020
Junior Ranger Activities
Supplies needed for activities are listed below
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The Holly and the Ivy: Decking the Halls at Hampton
Learn how the natural beauty of Hampton's grounds can make a festive home, and make your own holly wreath (video and activity instructions)Wednesday,
December 16, 2020
Through the Eyes of a Child: Didy Ridgely
See Christmas morning through the eyes of a Ridgely child in the 1840s (post)
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Through the Eyes of a Child: Enslaved Children
Explore the experiences of enslaved children at Hampton during the holidays. Learn about the role played by gifts in children's lives and make your own gift books (post and activity instructions)
Friday, December 18, 2020
Spiritual Life at Hampton
Explore the spiritual life of enslaved African Americans at Hampton (video)
Saturday, December 19, 2020
The Founders of the Feast: The Talent Behind the Table
Learn about the lives of those talented enslaved African American cooks and servants who made the lavish parties and dinners possible (post)
Sunday, December 20, 2020
“The Best Table in America”…Dining at Hampton in the early 19th century
Explore Hampton's dining room with our curator and learn about the kinds of holiday dinners held at Hampton through the years. Make your own syllabub to celebrate in 19th century style (video)
Monday, December 21, 2020
Season's Greetings
Explore the Christmas cards in Hampton's collections and make your own holiday cards (post and activity instructions)
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
A Time for Family
Learn about the family trees discovered through Hampton National Historic Site's recent ethnographic study (post)
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Trim Up the Tree
Learn about the Christmas trees used in Hampton's music room and make your own cornucopia ornaments. (post and activity instructions)
Thursday, December 24, 2020
The 12 Days of Christmas
Explore Twelfth Night traditions at Hampton and learn to make a Ridgely favorite, Madeira cake. (video and activity instructions)
Supply List: Hands-on History for Holidays at Hampton
“Handprint” Holiday Wreath
Red construction paper (only one sheet)
Green construction paper (multiple sheets)
Ribbon or String
Scissors
Glue
Writing utensilPaperclips (optional)
Gift Book
Markers/ Crayons/ Pencils
Construction Paper
Hole Puncher
String
Holiday Cornucopia Ornament
String Scissors Bowl or Round object
Paper
Glue or Tape
Writing Utensil
Holiday Card
Construction Paper
Writing Utensil
Anything additional you would like to use to decorate the card
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