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Illustrated map of Hampton National Historic Site, with updated information about the Legacy Restoration Fund Project.
National Park Service
The National Park Service has begun a major preservation project, called he Legacy Restoration Fund Project, at Hampton National Historic Site, which preserves the core of a historic plantation in Towson, Maryland.
The extensive project will restore and rehabilitate up to 14 historic buildings, including the mansion, greenhouses, overseer’s house, and living quarters once used by enslaved families and tenant farmers. This work will not only preserve structures but will also make their powerful stories more accessible to the public.
The restoration will include both exterior and interior work of the historic structures to address structural deficiencies and abate hazardous materials to ensure public safety. The project will also modernize essential mechanical, electrical, security, plumbing, and fire detection systems while incorporating modern technologies for energy efficiency and sustainability. The enhancements will incorporate accessibility standards, address landscape and drainage issues, improve or add utility connections, and remove non-contributing or non-historic elements. Most importantly, the project will add and improve accessible connections to the buildings, allowing all visitors to explore this significant piece of American history.
To learn more about the project, the park’s history, and how to plan your visit, follow the links below.
