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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IF7_the-conflict-upon-the-battle-field_Dundalk-MD.html
The conflict upon the Battle Field on September 12, which was followed on the 13 and 14 by the unsuccessful bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Fleet under Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane, Commander-in-Chief of all the invading forces was th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IF5_defenders-honored_Dundalk-MD.html
The excitement was palpable as crowds gathered here September 12, 1839, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Battle of North Point. Officials laid the cornerstone for a memorial to the citizens-soldiers who defended Baltimore against British attack…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IEV_at-patapsco-neck_Dundalk-MD.html
The narrow land shaped by Bear Creek, Bread and Cheese Creek, and Back River was the site of the Battle of North Point, September 12, 1814. Some 3,200 Americans clashed with 4,500 British to delay the advance on Baltimore.
When Britain threatened…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IDC_hometown-hero_Towson-MD.html
Nathan Towson, born 1784 in the area named for his family, served in the U.S. Army for 42 years. He enlisted in 1812 when war with Britain seemed imminent. As an artillery captain, Towson distinguished himself in nearly every major engagement on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HRN_the-view-from-below_Towson-MD.html
From this part of the farm, you have an ideal view of the Ridgely mansion. The imposing structure on the hill would have inspired different emotions among the various people on the estate.
The Ridgelys owned many farms, scattered across thousands…
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…