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Historic London Town & Gardens
Visit a "lost" colonial town and garden sanctuary on the South River
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The Fleeting Beauty of Spring Ephemerals
Discover the fleeting beauty of spring ephemerals at Historic London Town and Gardens.
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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.
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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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Get Away Mavens Highlighted Us!
In March of 2023, Get Away Mavens, a website that publishes romantic get-away itineraries highlighted Historic London Town & Gardens as...
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Mar 28, 20231 min read
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