Hampton Barringer Luzak renovates American homes from the 18th century for resale. To build her knowledge of that era, Hampton Luzak supports the Colonial Dames of America.
A leading force in historic preservation, the Dames educate the public about the formative years of the American republic with three museums, one in Great Britain and two in the United States.
Located in Oxfordshire, England, Sulgrave Manor is the seat of George Washington’s family. It was built in 1539 by Lawrence Washington, whose great-grandson John emigrated to America during political upheaval at home. Opened to the public in 1914, Sulgrave Manor is a superb example of the architecture and gardens of its time.
Gunston Hall in Lorton, Virginia was the home of George Mason, an early advocate of press freedom, religious tolerance, and other rights. Constructed and appointed in the Georgian style, Gunston Hall features elegant period ornamentation by a renowned English craftsman.
In addition to serving as the headquarters of the Colonial Dames, Dumbarton House in the Georgetown section of Washington, DC, was built in 1799 in the Federal style, typified by symmetric design and classical themes. Exhibits tell the story of an emerging nation using artifacts, furnishing, and documents.
For further information, visit the Colonial Dames at www.ncsda.org.
