Object Highlight: Backgammon
Let's talk our backgammon set in this object highlight video. Who knew backgammon could be so dangerous?
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London Town
Jun 14, 20202 min read
Botanist's Lens: Yarrows, St. Johns-wort, & Spurge - Great for Hot Summers
Summer just got hotter! Summer went from hot to hotter to hottest in a matter of days. Even for garden beds with automated irrigation,...
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London Town
Jun 13, 20202 min read
A Sin and A Secret: Thirsty Martha
A quick hit of a story about "Thirsty Martha" and an appropriately boozy drink: The Blenheim
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London Town
Jun 11, 20202 min read
Tavern Tales: War News from Home
The next few Tavern Tales will use paintings to explore the various aspects of colonial taverns. The painting for this week is Richard...
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London Town
Jun 10, 20202 min read
A Different Type of Garden: Oyster Gardens!
By Margaret Herbers, Member & Volunteer For six months a year since 2017, Historic London Town and Gardens has been hosting a different...
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London Town
Jun 9, 20201 min read
Lost Lives of London Town: Sall's Story
Sall, an eleven-year-old girl, was taken from her mother. The year was 1760.
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London Town
Jun 8, 20202 min read
Virtual Tour of the William Brown House
Take a virtual tour of the c.1760 William Brown House (a National Historic Landmark). Learn more about the people who lived and worked there
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London Town
Jun 6, 20203 min read
A Sin and A Secret: Too Much to Drink & Rumrousal
We have some cautionary tales of about those who were besotted with liquor in the wintertime, to their detriment - paired with Rumrousal
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London Town
Jun 5, 20203 min read
Community Connections with an Intensive Care Nurse
In today’s #CommunityConnection, we’re talking with an Intensive Care Nurse who wishes to remain anonymous.
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Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Botanist's Lens: Stop and Smell the Heirloom Roses
Especially the eternally divine heirlooms, the Gallicas and the Damasks. Modern roses are plentiful to choose from when it comes to color an
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London Town
Jun 3, 20201 min read
The History and Science behind the South River
Rod Cofield talks with Jesse Iliff, Riverkeeper for Arundel Rivers Federation
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Rod Cofield, Executive Director
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Statement of Support for Protests
We are grief-stricken with the news from across America that has occurred these past few days and weeks. The legitimate pain and...
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London Town
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Round 3: Can You Guess the History Mystery Object?
Guess what the mysterious object from our collections is and learn the truth behind it.
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London Town
May 30, 20203 min read
A Sin and A Secret: The Mysterious Hail Storm
Tonight we offer The Mysterious Hail Storm... and a drink by the same name!
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London Town
May 29, 20202 min read
Community Connections with Karalyn Mulligan, LCPC, Domestic Violence Coordinator
In today’s #CommunityConnection, we’re talking to Karalyn Mulligan, LCPC, Domestic Violence Coordinator with the University of Maryland, Cap
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Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture
May 29, 20202 min read
Botanist's Lens: Orchids, Star Anise, and Snowbells
A Snapshot Story of a Star, a Snowbell and a Ground Orchid.
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London Town
May 28, 20202 min read
Quarantine Date Night: Colonial Inspirations
Looking for something fun and different to do for date night while stuck at home? Try out our ideas for a historic date night in.
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London Town
May 27, 20202 min read
Wildlife Wednesdays: Salamanders and Newts
Let's explore the Marbled Salamander, Spotted Salamander, and the Eastern Newt in our first Wildlife Wednesday post.
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London Town
May 25, 20202 min read
Round 2: Can You Guess the History Mystery Object?
Guess what the mysterious object from our collections is and learn the truth behind it.
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London Town
May 23, 20202 min read
A Sin and A Secret: Stealing Sheep and Lamb's Wool
A quick story about missing sheep from London Town and the perfectly paired cocktail, Lamb's Wool!
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