Several houses on Hampton Lane will hold yard sales this Saturday, November 19th from 7am to 11am. Any houses wishing to bring things to to sell for themselves are welcome to have space on our lawns at 510 and 512 Hampton Lane. Any houses on Hampton Lane who wish to participate just need to set up on their own yards by 7am Saturday. For further information, Kathy at 410-746-0800.
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One of my favorite things to do is to walk around the grounds of the Hampton Historic site, which preserves the memories of the people who lived there beginning in the early 1800’s, until moral and economic changes ended this way of life. The integrity with which the land and buildings are preserved by the National Park Service allows you to fully imagine the lives of the enslaved African
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The Women’s Committee of Historic Hampton Inc. had a fundraiser this Spring at the Engineer’s Club in Mt. Vernon. Nancy Smith, the president, hosted General Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, as they reminisced about their roles in the founding of America and in the days surrounding the French revolution. Jefferson was minister to France in 1789 when revolutionary zeal was
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Pachysandra. Hasta. Russian Sage. Basil. These are just some of the things that we have shared or been offered to help our garden grow. Last month when Kelly Hellmuth offered up some pachysandra in an email blast, my husband and I headed over to dig up some flats to fill an area in our front yard where we had just removed some scraggly juniper. We had planted an entire hillside at our
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Have you ever traveled on Google Earth and looked at the canopy of green that surrounds us and Loch Raven Reservoir? We are an oasis near the beltway and downtown Towson. Trees help our air and water quality. They suppress urban sounds and provide a cool respite in the summer. Taking care of our trees sometimes takes more than a little TLC. Branches fall in storms, and should be removed.
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The Hampton Improvement Association's2nd Annual Block Party featured live music, lots of barbecue, beer, delicious side dishes prepared by our neighbors, ice cream, games, and lots of fun. Over 110 people and several furry friends attended our celebration. See our photo gallery. I hear rumors of another block party for
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“My dad has been keeping bees and making honey for over 20 years”, said Kevin Burroughs. When he moved to Hampton nearly two years ago, Kevin knew that he had found a good spot for bee hives of his own. “We are within a mile of a water source, and have a lot of blooming trees, plants and flowers. “ Bees start to stir in February, but food sources are limited, so Kevin puts out a
Read MoreYour HIA is seeking new board members and officers for the upcoming year. If you have an interest, please contact one of the board members listed on our website. This year, we intend to sponsor community events to give neighbors a chance to connect, such as the block party and the Fourth of July parade. The HIA also maintains information about community covenants. The HIA Architectural
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This July 4th, it will have been 235 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Hampton residents have been asked to be the first community to lead the Towson parade in this year's 4th of July celebration. The first 50 Hampton residents to sign up can ride their bikes, scooters,etc. or walk through the 1.4 mile parade route beginning at Bosley Ave.,extending along
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