Emancipation Oak Hampton University Lapel Pin

1868: Wear the Legacy. Carry the Tradition. Represent the Standard.

More Than a Pin. It's Hampton Pride.

The Emancipation Oak Hampton University Lapel Pin is a fundraiser for the Hampton University Alumni Association, Mid-Atlantic Region chapters. A portion of every purchase goes back to the chapters.

Chapter members: enter your chapter initials before you click Add to Cart. Type them in the "Chapter Initials" box above the Add to Cart button. This helps the chapters track how many members purchased from each chapter. Not a chapter member? Type N/A in the box. Initials can't be added after you place your order.

Fundraiser Dates & Shipping

• Fundraiser runs: October 10 – October 31, 2026
• Pins ship: Friday, November 20, 2026

The Story Behind the Pin

1868 represents the beginning of a legacy. The 1868 Lapel Pin captures that legacy in a small but powerful keepsake.

• HISTORY — honoring the generations who came before us.
• TRADITION — carrying forward the customs and values that make Hampton special.
• EXCELLENCE — representing the standard Hampton alumni, students, and friends strive to uphold.
• EDUCATION FOR LIFE — recognizing that being a Hamptonian doesn't end at graduation.
• HOME — celebrating the place many proudly call "Our Home By the Sea."
• HBCU PRIDE — celebrating the history, culture, achievement, and enduring importance of Hampton University.

Rich in History. Steeped in Tradition.
Education for Life.
The Standard of Excellence.
Our Home By the Sea.
Proudly HBCU. Proudly Hampton.
Since 1868, the Legacy Lives On.
Wear Where You Came From. Wear Where You're Going.
One Legacy. One Standard. One Hampton.

Details

• Custom Emancipation Oak lapel pin featuring the 1868 design
• Presale fundraiser: pins are produced after the campaign closes and shipped to buyers
• Officially licensed Hampton University product, made by Hall Pass