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May 9, 20202 min read

Family Fun Activity: Build a Pollinator Hotel

These incredible creatures contribute to the survival of about 80% of all flowering plants and 35% of all food crops around the world.

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Community Connections with James Robert Barker, United States Army Infantry Officer

Interviews conducted by Teresa Marcus

May 8, 20202 min read

Community Connections with James Robert Barker, United States Army Infantry Officer

In today’s #CommunityConnection, we’re talking to James Robert Barker, United States Army Infantry Officer.

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Botanist Lens: Which Plant Wears Red Best?

Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture

May 8, 20202 min read

Botanist Lens: Which Plant Wears Red Best?

Latin botanical names give insight into a plant's color or origin. But look at three different London Town plants (azalea, calycanthus, and

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Tavern Tales: The Other Alexander Hamiliton

Rod Cofield, Executive Director

May 7, 20201 min read

Tavern Tales: The Other Alexander Hamiliton

The first in a tavern tale series on the "Other" Alexander Hamilton, a colonial doctor from Annapolis

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Compatible Companions: Rocks, Mint, and Sunshine!

Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture

May 6, 20202 min read

Compatible Companions: Rocks, Mint, and Sunshine!

Learn about lavender, mixing with mint in a drink, and other compatible companions

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London Town

May 4, 20201 min read

Take Our Survey

Help us improve our digital offerings and prepare to re-open to the public. Your feedback will make a big difference. Thank you.

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A Sin and A Secret: Just the Sin Tonight! Cherry Bounce

Claire Goode, Teresa Marcus, and Kyle Dalton

May 2, 20203 min read

A Sin and A Secret: Just the Sin Tonight! Cherry Bounce

Making cherry bounce Normally we provide a story along with our colonial-inspired drink recipe, but for today’s #ASinAndASecret, we’re...

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Community Connections with Jessica Anthony, Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

Interviews conducted by Teresa Marcus

May 1, 20202 min read

Community Connections with Jessica Anthony, Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

COVID 19 has brought waves of uncertainty throughout many communities. Historic London Town would like to take this time to record the...

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Botanist's Lens: Azaleas, Peonies, and May Baskets

Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture

May 1, 20202 min read

Botanist's Lens: Azaleas, Peonies, and May Baskets

Check out some of the amazing flowers and plants blooming at London Town right now and be inspired to create your own May Basket

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Tavern Tales: Sarah Kemble Knight Continued

Rod Cofield, Executive Director

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Tavern Tales: Sarah Kemble Knight Continued

Painting is by Cornelius Bega The Inn, https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.4114.html This week’s #Tavern Tales post continues...

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Compatible Companions: Woodland Flowers and Wildflowers, the Unintentional Delights of the Woods

Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture

Apr 29, 20202 min read

Compatible Companions: Woodland Flowers and Wildflowers, the Unintentional Delights of the Woods

Podophyllum peltatum, May Apple flower close up Not a common sight in the trade, not much of common knowledge, wildflowers refer...

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London Town

Apr 28, 20202 min read

Make a Gift to the ReLeaf Fund

Introducing the ReLeaf Fund, inspired by the cycle of renewal in our gardens. Your gift will be matched up to $35,000. Learn more.

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London Town

Apr 27, 20201 min read

What's in Bloom in the Gardens

We're bringing the gardens to you! Check out what's currently blooming in this short video.

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A Sin and A Secret: The Quarrelsome Tavern Keeper and Fish House Punch

Claire Goode, Teresa Marcus, and Kyle Dalton

Apr 25, 20204 min read

A Sin and A Secret: The Quarrelsome Tavern Keeper and Fish House Punch

Welcome back to another "A Sin and A Secret." Mix yourself a drink based on a colonial recipe and then curl with a completely true,...

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Interviews conducted by Teresa Marcus

Apr 24, 20202 min read

Community Connections with Josh Swisher

Photo by David Lebow (@lbow.3) COVID 19 has brought waves of uncertainty throughout many communities. Historic London Town would like to...

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Botanist's Lens: Flowers of Fancy or Petals of the Woods?

Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture

Apr 24, 20202 min read

Botanist's Lens: Flowers of Fancy or Petals of the Woods?

Today’s post might leave you torn between the petals of fancy and those of the woods, asking which one is more breathtaking?

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Rod Cofield, Executive Director

Apr 23, 20202 min read

Tavern Tales: Sarah Kemble Knight

Painting is by Adriaen Ostade Feasting Peasants in a Tavern, 1673 The #TavernTales posts for the next couple of weeks will focus on the...

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London Town

Apr 23, 20203 min read

National Volunteer Week Continued!

This week is National Volunteer Week, so we have two posts focused on London Town's amazing volunteers. Unfortunately, like everyone...

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Chelsea Kelly, Naturalist

Apr 22, 20201 min read

Earth Day Activity: Bird Seed Cookies!

Today is the 50th Anniversary of #EarthDay! Let's celebrate with this easy and fun activity for your budding naturalist: Create a Bird...

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Green Thumbs: Intertwine with Nature: Avenues & Attractions are Ample

Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture

Apr 22, 20202 min read

Green Thumbs: Intertwine with Nature: Avenues & Attractions are Ample

Arisamea ringens (Jack-in-the-pulpit) Intertwine with nature for The Lorax is right that “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful...

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Historic London Town & Gardens

Winter Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 10:00am until 4:00pm Winter Hours from November 27, 2024 to March 21, 2025

Winter Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 10:00am until 4:00pm
Winter Hours from November 27, 2024 to March 21, 2025