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Wednesdays through Sundays
10:00am - 4:00pm
Historic London Town & Gardens
Visit a "lost" colonial town and garden sanctuary on the South River
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A Taste of the Past: Making Clotted Cream and Life as a Dairy Maid in Colonial Times
At Historic London Town and Gardens, we bring these Colonial Foodways to life and it reminds us how much skill and care went into every bite of buttered bread, every spoonful of cream—a taste of history right in your backyard.
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6 days ago2 min read
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The Fleeting Beauty of Spring Ephemerals
Discover the fleeting beauty of spring ephemerals at Historic London Town and Gardens.
London Town
Mar 271 min read
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Honoring Black History: The Unseen Hands That Shaped London Town
As Black History Month draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to honor the ways in which Africans and African Americans have shape
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Feb 282 min read
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Historic London Town and Gardens Appoints Kristin DeMarco as Interim Executive Director
Edgewater, MD (February 27, 2025) – Historic London Town and Gardens is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin DeMarco as its...
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Feb 272 min read
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Stepping Back in Time: An Evening of English Country Dance at Historic London Town
Historic London Town and Gardens was transformed into a lively dance hall as over 80 guests joined us for a night of English Country Dance!
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Feb 242 min read
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Discover the Magic of Winter Flowers: Hellebores
Winter is often associated with bare trees and dormant gardens, but did you know that some flowers thrive during the colder months? One...
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Jan 231 min read
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The Story Behind the Cold-Hardy Camellias at Historic London Town and Gardens
At Historic London Town and Gardens, the vibrant blooms of camellias bring color and beauty to the landscape—even during the coldest months.
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Dec 19, 20242 min read
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2025 Events
Our Programs Team has been hard at work crafting an incredible schedule of activities, events, and programs that are perfect for everyone!
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Dec 13, 20248 min read
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Job Announcement:
Historic London Town and Gardens is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Horticulture to lead our beautiful 10-acre woodland and
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
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Heritage Partnership Award
Recently we celebrated our partner, the United States Marine Corps Historical Company, for receiving the Heritage Partnership Award from the
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Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Join us for our Fall Plant Sale
Join us for our Fall Plant Sale! Find plant varieties that you see in our gardens at amazing prices. October 5th, 2024!
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Fabric Arts in Colonial Times
Living history interpreters demonstrate how they spin, dye, and weave their way through the transformation of fibers into fabrics.
London Town
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Historic London Town & Gardens Year-End Fundraising Campaign
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SURPASS OUR GOAL! Your gifts are being matched for a much-needed technology upgrade! As we focus on telling the...
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Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Historic London Town and Gardens Middle Passage Port Marker Ceremony
Emancipation Day, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 11:00 a.m. Music, speakers, ceremony. Lunch and tours will be offered. Please RSVP to...
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Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Fall Plant Sales Start September 7!
The Historic London Town & Gardens Retail Nursery opens on Thursday, September 7, and will be open Thursdays and Fridays through December...
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Aug 25, 20231 min read
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We were Featured in Attraction Magazine!
We were happy to see that we were featured in Attraction Magazine, the good news magazine, as a #FindYourChesapeake site! Read the...
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May 9, 20231 min read
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Color, Color Everywhere!
The gardens at Historic London Town are at the peak of the spring splendor during the month of April. The garden is bursting with bright...
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Apr 19, 20231 min read
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It's All About Perspective
With our recent changes to the William Brown House, we have tried to make a more immersive visitor experience. One way we have done this...
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Apr 5, 20231 min read
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How Much Goes in a Portmanteau?
With our recent changes to the William Brown House, we have tried to make a more immersive visitor experience. One way, we have done this...
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Apr 5, 20231 min read
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Position is Closed.
Director of Development and Communications Position Description The Director of Development and Communications is the primary staff...
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Mar 31, 20233 min read
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