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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HRM_a-slave-village_Towson-MD.html
To our eyes, the stone facades and decorative woodwork that adorn these buildings seem at odds with their use as slave quarters. But the entire farm site—based on a popular European architectural concept called ferme ornee (ornamental farm)&…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HOC_the-lower-house_Towson-MD.html
This building, historically referred to as the "Lower House" by the Ridgely family, served a variety of purposes. Originally, Hampton's first master, Captain Charles Ridgely, lived in this house before the mansion was completed. In the 19th centur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HO0_behind-the-big-house_Towson-MD.html
At Hampton's height, hundreds of workers labored to make this a self-sufficient and profitable estate. Slaves and servants who worked in the mansion carried out their daily chores in this yard and also had living quarters in this area (see octagon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNZ_a-romance-with-nature-the-falling-garden_Towson-MD.html
The jewel of Hampton's cultural landscape and the focus of Ridgely family horticultural pursuits for 150 years is the Falling Garden. Constructed under Charles Ridgely "The Builder" in the 1780s, the Falling Garden was one of the largest earthmovi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNY_oranges-in-january_Towson-MD.html
It was not possible to grow fresh oranges and lemons outside in Maryland, as delicate fruit trees could not survive the winter. The Ridgely family, however, enjoyed the luxury of having fruit on their table all winter long. To protect their treasu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNX_captain-charles-ridgely_Towson-MD.html
Builder of Hampton and owner Northampton Iron Works.
Supplier to American Revolutionary Forces.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNW_corn-culture_Towson-MD.html
There were lots of mouths to feed on a large plantation like Hampton and this made corn an all-important crop. Hard or "dent "corn was used as feed for livestock and ground into cornmeal for slaves as well as for the Ridgelys' pantry. Most importa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMS_hampton-an-american-story_Towson-MD.html
This land was once part of one of the largest estates in Maryland—-and one of the most impressive. The Ridgley family owned Hampton Plantation for more than 200 years, and their home and many farm buildings have changed little since the mid-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMR_ridgelys-pride_Towson-MD.html
The Mansion, completed 1790. When Captain Charles Ridgely's country neighbors saw him erecting a "palace in the wilderness" in the 1780s, they called it "Ridgely's Folly." The mansion before you, modeled on the great country houses of Britain, was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMQ_ice-cream-in-july_Towson-MD.html
Having ice in summertime was a real luxury in the early 19th century. Storing enough ice to last throughout the summer was a true feat. A large icehouse was a sign of wealth, and originally there were two such structures at Hampton. Although it lo…