Trip Idea

For Kids

Multiple Parks

Living historians help a child make a corn husk doll
Topic(s) African American Heritage, American Revolution, Architecture and Building, Arts, Burial,
Activities Junior Ranger Program, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Educational, Indoors, Outdoors,
Parks Hampton National Historic Site, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Activities Specifically For Kids
  • Hampton National Historic Site

    Become A Hampton Jr. Ranger

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Junior Ranger Program
    • Age: 5 and Older
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Duration: 1 Hour
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A shirt with a junior ranger badge, patch and hat on it.

    Learn how to become a Hampton NHS Junior Ranger!

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Kid Friendly Touring
  • Multiple Parks

    Hampton Audio Tour

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Duration: 45 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A black and white historic photograph of the farm side structures.

    Gain access to Hampton's interactive app to take a self-guided tour of the plantation!

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  • Hampton National Historic Site

    Families, Farming, and Freedom Tour

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Guided Tours
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Program Starts at Lower House on Farm
    • Duration: 30–45 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A group of people gather on the front steps of the lower farm house.

    A ranger led tour of the farm side of the park.

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  • Hampton National Historic Site

    Gardens, Grounds, and Architecture Tours

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Guided Tours
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Program Starts at Mansion
    • Duration: 30–45 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A group of students being led by a park ranger on a stone path through the formal gardens.

    Attend a ranger program about the stories behind Hampton's gardens and architecture.

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Last updated: February 2, 2022