Historic London Town & Gardens
Education
Education is at the core of what Historic London Town and Gardens does on a daily basis. The Public Programs Department is responsible for the educational events, activities and programs that are hosted at the site.
Mission
Use holistic programming to educate the public by embracing London Town’s history and the environment with accuracy and integrity.
Vision
Connect the challenges and successes of today to the past through sharing diverse stories.
- Accessible to all people
- Tell hard stories
- Educate about the challenges of living through times of change
- Stay relevant
Interpretive Scope:
Historic London Town & Gardens focuses on three main areas of interpretation: the history of London Town, the story of Historic London Town & Gardens, and our natural world.
History of London Town
Our interpretation of London Town’s history spans the colonial period through its years as the Anne Arundel County Almshouse and continues through the founding of Historic London Town. This scope also includes living history demonstrations that help bring the site’s past to life..
Historic London Town & Gardens:
The story of Historic London Town & Gardens begins with the organization’s founding and continues through the present day. This scope explores the development of the gardens, the creation of the visitor center and museum, the preservation of the site, and the archaeological work that has been completed and continues today.
Our Natural World
Our natural world interpretation focuses on the gardens, plants, animals, and ecosystems found throughout Historic London Town & Gardens. This scope explores the science and natural processes at work across the site and helps visitors better understand and connect with the environment around them.
