Little could anyone know when Hamilton Place opened on Aug. 5, 1987, how the super-regional mall would impact lives.
Over 30 years it has changed the way we shop in one location instead of driving to several, where we dine, how we socialize. Family traditions have been made there – back-to-school shopping trips, family photos with the Easter Bunny or Santa, predawn excursions to Black Friday sales. Its stores now employ more than 4,500 residents, and many teenagers found their first jobs there.
Hamilton Place is celebrating its 30th birthday Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5, with events throughout each day. It may be the mall’s birthday, but shoppers will get gifts and have all the fun.
Friday schedule
9 a.m. Proclamation that Aug. 4 is “Hamilton Place Day” made outside Food Court entrance. Special guests will include pop singer Tiffany, Mayor Andy Berke, County Mayor Jim Coppinger and CBL executives.