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Spring 2013 Volume 15
Issue 2 Hampton Highlights
Editor: Judy D. Cohen, Managing Director
www.historichampton.org
535 Hampton Lane, Towson, Maryland 21286
www.hamptonartsinitiative.weebly.com
A CALL TO ARTISTS: By June 1st, please submit to HHI by email any two digital sam-
ples of original artwork. From these, a jury will select approximately 25 artists to exhibit
one painting at the 2nd annual Hampton Arts Initiative event on Oct. 25th. This exhibition
will highlight original paintings inspired by one or more images from Hampton’s archives.
Final entries will be judged for cash prizes of $2500, $1,000 and $500.
FOR A TIMELINE AND ALL ENTRY DETAILS:
www.hamptonartsinitiative.weebly.com
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The Hampton Arts Initiative: Where History
Inspires Art...
The 2013 HAI project is made possible with support from the Board of Directors and the Women’s Committee of HHI, the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, the Citizens of Baltimore County, and friends of Hampton.
Historic Hampton, Inc. (HHI)
is pleased to announce the 2nd annual evening event of the Hampton Arts Initiative:
Friday, Oct. 25th, 6 to 8 p.m. The Orangery at Hampton
The mission of the Hampton Arts Initiative (HAI) is to encourage artists to discover, or rediscover, Hampton, to be inspired by its beauty, and to bring attention to this wonderful resource. By encour-aging artists and patrons to visit often, create, and get involved with programming and events, the HAI hopes to attract new audiences who will help to generate awareness and stewardship so that Hampton Nat’l Historic Site may continue to serve as a national treasure for generations to come.
Artists at Hampton by Elizabeth Cockey.
A Message from Ann H. Boyce, President of HHI
As we head into Spring, Hampton continues to buzz with construction. The Sequester will affect hours of operation (so please call before you visit) but the construction funds, having already been allocated, will allow work to continue. It is our hope that Hampton’s neighbors, so patient with the rumbling of activity, will take advantage of the beauty of the rest of the park and enjoy exploring new areas. At times like these, when funding is limited, it is gratifying to know that Hampton's stewards, both public
and private, have left us with a site that is in pristine condition. Please join us in supporting activities that directly support Hampton, including the Women's Committee Luncheon and the historic music
workshop offered by Celtic duet Magical Strings, and by taking time to enjoy Spring’s splendor by strolling the grounds, patronizing the
Museum Shop, and touring the beautiful Hampton Mansion.
Special Events Magical Strings
April 20: 2 pm, Orangery Celtic duet to offer work-
shop on historic music.
Details: HAI website. $10
donation. RSVP required: [email protected]
The Women’s Committee of Historic Hampton, Inc. extends a cordial invitation to
A Spring Luncheon
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Ten-thirty O’clock
The Engineers Club at the Garrett Jacobs Mansion
11 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore
“Friend and Foe...First for America” As portrayed by John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
of Colonial Williamsburg
$45 per person, or $360.00 for a table of 8 Silent Auction and Cash Bar
Complimentary Valet Parking in front of the Club Net Proceeds Benefit Hampton National Historic Site
For more information, please call
Miss Nancy E. Smith : 410-665-8133
All images used on our websites and
within Hampton Highlights are property
of HHI, the National Park Service,
and many wonderful volunteers, and
may not be reproduced or used
without permission from the owners.
~ April 14: 2 pm, Orangery
Forgotten Warriors: MD’s
Black Regiments During
the Civil War: Join Dan
Toumey for an exciting discus-
sion about the unsung heroes.
~ April 27: 9 am to Noon
Weeding Party: Hampton’s
horticulturists are looking for
volunteers to help pull garlic
mustard throughout the park.
Bring a digging tool, gloves,
water. Rain date: May 4. If in-
terested, please contact Brooke
Derr at 410-823-1309, x-403,
~ May 12: 2 pm
What Drives Us to Shape
Our Surroundings? Discover
the social, political, economic
and environmental dynamics
that shaped Hampton’s land-
scape. Tour with Brooke Derr.
Second Sundays and other events
Public programs at Hampton
Free unless otherwise noted.
All times and locations are
subject to change.
Please call the NPS Visitors' Center to verify:
410-823-1309, X-251
For more details:
www.nps.gov/hamp
www.historichampton.org
www.hamptonartsinitiative. weebly.com
Annual Giving: the Board of HHI would like to thank all of those who
supported our 2012-2013 Annual Giving Campaign, and especially
those who donated $300+. We would also like to encourage others to
join “The 300 Club” by increasing their donations or by making new
contributions. Memorial gifts are also welcome. The 300 Club in-
cludes: Robert & Barbara Bonhage, John & Ann Boyce, Jeff & Cath-
erine Burnett, Helen & Chace Davis, Rhoda Dorsey, Gayle Economos,
James Eichelberger, Charlotte Goodwin, John & Linda McCleary,
Suzanne Merryman, Bill & Peggy Meyers, Roger & Kathy Novak, Mr.
& Mrs. George Rich, Gail Saillitt, Gregg & Susan Somerville-Hawes,
and Paul & Bella Zugates. Your generosity goes a long way toward
helping HHI to support Hampton National Historic Site!
The Hampton Renaissance Continues! It has been several years since Hampton Mansion reopened following installation of state-
of-the-art fire suppression and climate control systems. This was followed by the NPS in-
stallation of exhibits in the Lower House, Slave Quarters, Tenant Farmers’ Quarters and
Log Cabin. HHI, along with Baltimore County Government, then provided core funding
for the Dove Cote restrooms. As a result, overall visitation to Hampton National Historic
Site jumped from approximately 15,000 six years ago to around 43,000 last year.
HNHS is now poised to hit new benchmarks with the completion of the Collec-
tion Storage Building and Visitor Contact Station (left). A new entrance road
will provide safer access to the site while allowing for the planting of an orchard
on the historic location, presently occupied by the current entrance road. In addi-
tion to these improvements, HNHS is implementing enhanced programming:
Thanks to the generosity of a Ridgely descendent, the Henry White Family Pa-
pers (the extensive archives of one of America’s leading diplomats), are being
digitized. Last month HNHS launched a lesson plan based on the papers. Written
to the new Common Core standard for students in 6-8th grades, the plan focuses
on a rare photo of Henry White, Theodore Roosevelt and Kaiser Wilhelm. Now
teachers can plan lessons about this important Hampton-related figure without ever leaving the classroom. History
was made again on March 20 when 17 people from India, Iran, Argentina and other countries took the Oath of Alle-
giance in Hampton’s Orangery to become citizens of the United States. Gregory Collett, Baltimore District Director
for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stated: "We naturalize people every day of the week, usually in an
office, but it is more meaningful when we come to places like Hampton that helped shape American history." Their
first action as "new" Americans”… to tour Hampton National Historic Site!
Exciting upcoming events include the Baltimore School for the Arts’ performance of “Torn Asunder” on Saturday,
April 27 at 2 pm at HNHS. This production will focus on the impact of the Civil War at places like Hampton. Stu-
dents researched Baltimore County history at the Maryland Historical Society, made their own costumes, assisted in
developing the scripts, and will perform the show as they seek to use Hampton as a location for place-based learning.
HHI and NPS recently collaborated on a grant proposal through the Nat’l Park Foundation. If awarded, this will build
upon last year’s success of the HAI by funding transportation to the site for
underserved schools and enhancing pro-
grams that combine history and art into
HNHS’ educational programming.
On Sunday, May 5, HNHS will host an
antique car rally. June 9 will feature a talk
on the historic use of herbs, and on August
10 & 11 HNHS will showcase games and
pastimes of a bygone era. Expect changes
on the grounds, too, with the planting of heirloom corn and wheat on the farm, and
replanting two parterres of the historic falling garden. This is an exciting time to be
involved as the Hampton Renaissance continues!
A Strong Body, Mind and Spirit: African American Women of the Antebellum Era
The 7th Annual Symposium on African American History in the Mid-Atlantic will
take place on Wednesday, APRIL 10 from 8:30 am to 1 pm, Merrick Hall at Goucher
College. For more info: www.nps.gov/hamp. For registration please contact Ranger
Angela Roberts-Burton: 410-823-1309 x-208, email: [email protected]
The Museum Shop of HHI has many new items (some shown, left) that are sure to brighten your spring celebrations. Please stop by and enjoy the new season at
Hampton! HHI members receive a 10% discount (remittal form on back page).
Benefits include: ~ Hampton Highlights newsletter
~ Discounts in the Museum Shop ~ Invitations and pre-registration
to special lectures, tours, and events
Since 1979, HHI, a non-profit friends group, has assisted the NPS in generating community awareness and helped in expanding and en-hancing the historical, educational, and interpretive activities at Hamp-ton National Historic Site. If you are already a member, we thank you very much for your support and hope that you will tell your friends about Hampton. If not, we hope that you consider joining so that we may continue in our efforts.
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