Hampton, New Hampshire is situated along the Atlantic Ocean in Rockingham County. Originally known as the Plantation of Winnacunnet, Hampton was one of four original New Hampshire townships to be chartered by the General Court of Massachusetts, which then had control of the colony. In March of 1635, Richard Dummer and John Spencer came ashore at the region, and were impressed. A member of the General Court, Dummer got that body to lay claim to the section, and establish a plantation there. The community was settled in 1638 by the Reverend Stephen Bachiler and his parishioners, and named for Hampton, England, where the Rev. Bachiler had formerly preached. Hampton was incorporated in 1639, and initially included what is now Seabrook, Kensington, Danville, Kingston, East Kingston, Sandown, North Hampton, and Hampton Falls. The unincorporated village of Hampton Beach is within the town of Hampton.
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The Casino Ballroom began in 1900 as the Hampton Beach Casino, although, at that time, the word did not denote gambling as it does today, but a gathering place or event center. A schedule of events, ticket sales, and an online shopping area are included in the site.
http://www.casinoballroom.com/
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire, the non-profit organization represents member businesses and professional people in Hampton and the surrounding region. Membership information, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.hamptonchamber.com/
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Webcam
Situated on the Boardwalk Inn & Cafe, the live webcam shows the street in front, the boardwalk, and the beach.
http://www.hamptonbeachcam.com/
Hampton Historical Society & Museum
Incorporated in 1925 as the Meeting House Green Memorial Association, the non-profit organization became the Hampton Historical Society in 1994. It operates the Tuck Museum, and participates in various genealogical and historical research projects. Membership information, maps, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.hamptonhistoricalsociety.org/
The official town website features contacts within its administrative and departmental offices, elected officials, boards, and committees, along with a meeting calendar, agenda and minutes, public notices, and a TV program guide.
http://hamptonnh.gov/
The HPD is comprised of full- and part-time law enforcement officers, supported by civilian employees, offering police services to the town of Hampton, New Hampshire. An overview of the department, its services, and its community programs are put forward.
http://www.hamptonpd.com/
General information about the public library in Hampton, New Hampshire is put forward, including directions, hours, a monthly calendar, and an overview of its collections, research facilities, and programs, including online services.
http://www.hampton.lib.nh.us/
