Visit a “lost” colonial town and garden sanctuary on the South River
Experience Historic London Town & Gardens
A 23-acre riverfront park where visitors explore colonial-era buildings, some of the most unique Mid-Atlantic gardens, and engaging programs for all ages. The site is a UNESCO Site of Memory, home to a National Historic Landmark, and a Level II Arboretum.
Upcoming Events Walking ToursA National Historic Landmark on the Shores of the South River in Maryland
839 Londontown Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037
• 15 minutes from Annapolis
• Leashed pets welcome
• Adult – $11
• Senior (62 & up) – $10
• Youth (4-17) – $5
• 3 and Under – Free
Join us for A Toast to History!
Join us October 8, 2026: An Evening of Legacy & Liberty: Raise a glass to the past while investing in the future at Historic London Town & Gardens’ premier annual fundraising event.
London Town Event Calendar
Discover what’s happening at London Town. From seasonal festivals and educational programs to hands-on workshops and community gatherings, our calendar is filled with experiences for visitors of all ages.
Upcoming Events & Local Activities
Historic Walking Tours
Next: Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 2:30 PM
55 dates through Nov 7, 2026
This is a 45-minute outdoor walking tour in the Historic Area and the William Brown House. Tours start at 11:00am and 2:30pm Tues - Sat.
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A Toast to History
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Our nation begins commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone that invites us to reflect on the people, places, and events that have shaped our history.
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Citizen Sketches: Dr Richard Hill and Colonial Botany - Homeschool Session
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM
For colonists, plants were everything from food to clothes to medicine. The study of plants (botany) was a growing field in the 1700s, and we even had our own London Town botanist: Dr. Richard Hill. Come on down to explore…
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Science in Nature: Modern Botany - Homeschool Session
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Dr. Richard Hill took a cantaloupe and a honeydew melon and created the Anne Arundel melon. This is an example of the colonial plant genetic selection. Explore how genetic selection has been used in many portions of the garden at…
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Science in Nature: Modern Botany - Homeschool Session
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Dr. Richard Hill took a cantaloupe and a honeydew melon and created the Anne Arundel melon. This is an example of the colonial plant genetic selection. Explore how genetic selection has been used in many portions of the garden at…
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Citizen Sketches: Dr Richard Hill and Colonial Botany - Homeschool Session
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM
For colonists, plants were everything from food to clothes to medicine. The study of plants (botany) was a growing field in the 1700s, and we even had our own London Town botanist: Dr. Richard Hill. Come on down to explore…
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Colonial Cocktails: Spirits with the Spirits
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM
As the sun sets and shadows grow longer, come fortify yourself with stone fence and cider syllabub as we tell ghostly stories from 18th century and learn how old world All Hallow’s Eve traditions bled into the new. Leave a…
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Living History: Turnips and Tales
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Come join us and the Appins Regiment as we gather round the fire and tell spooky stories of times gone by... Admire our turnip carving skills and learn how the customs of Scottish immigrants shaped the holiday we now call…
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Special Tour: Dark History of the South River
Next: Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM
6 dates through Oct 31, 2026
Do you dare to join us as the sun sets, and the shadows grow long while we tell long forgotten stories of London Town's darker side? Learn about outlaws, fortunetellers, 18th-century ghost stories, and more on a 45-minute specialty tour.…
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Narrative Nature Writing: A half-day workshop with Kathryn Aalto
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Good nature writing is not made of good descriptions. It is made of the quality of attention behind them, and attention can be taught.
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Once Upon...A Hundred Acre Wood
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Will there be Heffalumps or Woozles? Come and find out! We're transforming our woodland gardens into the Hundred Acre Wood for a special day celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh and the 100th anniversary of these classic tales. We'll have crafts and activities, a…
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Celebrating a Literary Treasure: Winnie-the-Pooh at 100
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Join Kathryn Aalto as she delves into the universal themes of adventure, friendship, discovery and nostalgia that make the Winnie-the-Pooh stories so enduring. The books, as she explains, are more than literary treasures--they are field guides for 21st century Christopher…
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Folk Garden Ramble
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Wander, listen, and explore during a musical Garden Ramble through London Town’s ten acres of beautiful gardens. Unlike a traditional concert, a Garden Ramble invites you to stroll at your own pace through the gardens, discovering live music along the…
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Tavern Talks: London Town and the Maryland Constitution
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Join us for the fifth of a five-part lecture series at the William Brown House that reimagines the tavern as it was in 1776: a space for community news and gossip. Enjoy after-hours access to the brick tavern alongside a…
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Living History: First Maryland Regiment Occupies London Town
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Come join us and members of the First Maryland Regiment, as we learn about the Maryland soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War, and the camp followers who
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Primary Source Spotlight: Newspapers - Homeschool Session
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Extra, extra, read all about it! Newspapers were an important source of information for colonists. Take a deep dive into local colonial history and spend some time with 250-year-old headlines. Younger learners will get a chance to learn how colonial…
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Primary Source Spotlight: Newspapers - Homeschool Session
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Extra, extra, read all about it! Newspapers were an important source of information for colonists. Take a deep dive into local colonial history and spend some time with 250-year-old headlines. Younger learners will get a chance to learn how colonial…
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What's The Tea: Make Your Own Tea Blend
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM
250 years ago, the colonists were spilling the tea...into the waterways and drinking some alternatives. Learn about the role of tea in the revolution while sipping on some of the interesting alternatives the colonists were trying in lieu of the…
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Wreath Workshop: Evening Session (music + drinks too!)
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Enjoy a fun spin on our time-honored tradition. Create a beautiful wreath, centerpiece, or both with elements from our gardens while enjoying a warm, winter-inspired beverage, and some live music. Whether it is a girl's night out or a festive…
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Wreath Workshop
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Our time-honored tradition is back! Start off the most wonderful time of the year this holiday season by decorating your own beautiful wreath, centerpiece, or both with elements from our gardens. Bring your friends and family and start your holiday…
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Wreath Workshop
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Our time-honored tradition is back! Start off the most wonderful time of the year this holiday season by decorating your own beautiful wreath, centerpiece, or both with elements from our gardens. Bring your friends and family and start your holiday…
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Ways to Support London Town
Join our Membership
Enjoy year-round access, exclusive member benefits, and special invitations while helping preserve London Town’s history and gardens for future generations.
Make a Donation
Your support helps maintain historic buildings, care for beautiful gardens, and provide educational programs that connect visitors to Maryland’s past.
Become a Volunteer
Share your time and talents while helping welcome guests, support events, care for the gardens, and preserve a treasured community resource.
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