History of Hampton, CT.

November 2013

1600’sNipmuc Tribe

Who were the Nipmucs of Hampton during the 1600’s? The Nipmucs of Hampton were called fresh water people. For dinner they ate fish, venison, corn pudding, maple syrup, corn and beans. For fun they danced, sang, feast, gambling dice, and sliding iced sticks. They also did medical treatments like sweat lodge, herbs, curing, ceremonies, nursing and washing.

1600’sWampumWho were the Nipmucs of Hampton during the 1600’s? The Nipmucs of Hampton were called fresh water people. For dinner they ate fish, venison, corn pudding, maple syrup, corn and beans. For fun they danced, sang, feast, gambling dice, and sliding iced sticks. They also did medical treatments like sweat lodge, herbs, curing, ceremonies, nursing and washing.

1600’sCorn Husk Dolls

Many years ago a woman wanted to make something different, so the Great Spirit gave her permission to make little people out of corn husk. They were to roam the Earth and bring peace to the Nipmuc tribe. She made one that was very beautiful. The beautiful doll went to the pool and saw her face. She became very vain, and the Great Spirit warned the beautiful cor nhusk doll. The corn husk doll didn’t care about the warning. The Great Spirit decided that a punishment was that all corn husk dolls would no longer have faces. The corn husk dolls would not talk to the birds or animals. They’d roam the Earth forever trying to find their faces.

1700’sJohn Brewster Jr.

What famous portrait painter lived in Hampton? John Brewster, Jr. was born and raised in Hampton. He was born deaf and so he could not hear or speak. This did not stop him from becoming an artist. His work was very serious to him and he used eye contact to paint his pictures to the feelings of the person.

1700’s Peter Foster and his 12 sons

Who was peter foster? He was a man who lived in Hampton during the 1770s. He and his 12 sons fought in the Revolutionary war. This is special, unique because no other family of this size joined the military.

1700’sHampton IngenuityWhat product were made in Hampton during 1700’s? They made buttons, silver spoons, and spectacles and other things.

1800Governor of Connecticut

Was there ever a governor of CT. from Hampton? Yes, his name is Chauncey Fitch Cleveland. He was arranged to have a train stop in Hampton.

1890 – 1900’s John GoodwinEdwin TealeWho were Edwin Teale and John Goodwin? John Goodwin’s family is very rich and so they bought land in Hampton. John Goodwin made trails in Hampton and enjoyed people going on his trails. He had a house built there by his brother. It is one of the largest state forest in CT. Edwin Teale bought land in Hampton too. He used it for taking pictures and drawings to make a photo essay.

1900’s Volunteer Fire Company

Did you know that Hampton’s fire department in 1929? There was 25 members. When you are a JR you are only aloud to OSHA activities. They get 70 calls a year.

2000Hampton Today

My wish for Hampton’s future is flying pigs because they would be so cute. How many schools have there been in our town? There have been 7 one-room one room school houses. Big kids were downstairs and little kids downstairs.

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