Charleston, United States

Hampton Park

Hampton Park, Charleston

Charleston's largest peninsula park, 60 acres created in 1906 on a former racetrack and exposition ground. An Olmsted firm shaped its gardens and pond, and a 1865 ceremony here is cited as an early Memorial Day.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Hampton Park, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 32.8, -79.95611111

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