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Hampton National Historic Site
For Teachers

Hampton offers an excellent opportunity for teachers to help their students understand many important aspects of American history. Nothing beats a visit to our park, but listed below are many links that will help the students in the classroom.

History of Hampton

Indentured Servants

Slavery at Hampton

Activity Sheet--Time Line (Word)

Activity Sheet--Didy's Diary (Word)

Bibliography (Word)

Glossary (Word)

 
hampton is rich with original documents that help to tell America's story

A new lesson plan, designed for upper elementary grades, is now available.

Titled The Ridgely Family Business, it can be used with or without a visit to Hampton.

This lesson plan was designed by the Baltimore City School District.

To download the lesson plan as a .pdf file, click here.
Sidney King painting depicting the harvesting of tobacco crops in 17th century Jamestown  

Did You Know?
In 1604, disgusted with his subject’s use of tobacco, King James wrote a scathing commentary entitled A Counterblast to Tobacco. He considered tobacco “hatefull to the nose, harmefull to the braine, dangerous to the lungs.” Yet this golden leaf became the cash crop saving Jamestown from oblivion.

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Last Updated: November 11, 2008 at 15:27 EST