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Updates now on Facebook

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:45:51 +0100

Hi all,

We've migrated our blog-style posts to our Facebook page. Thanks.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Historic-London-Town-and-Gardens/133424606700659

William Brown House Magical Dinner Party

jeanshea@historiclondontown.org — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:18:45 +0100

Our National Historic Landmark William Brown House is for the first time in 250 years, hosting guests for dinner! Our first successful private dinner party was held in the tavern room on Saturday night. 14 guests dined on caviar and champagne, duck and fois gras, accompanied by elegant French white bordeaux. Arriving by limosine, a candle lit oyster shell walk way led the guests at dusk up to the river front entrance. the doorway and mantels were decorated for the holidays with boxwRead More...

New exhibit in visitor center

curator@historiclondontown.org — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:46:00 +0100

A new exhibit has been placed in the Visitor Center exhibt hall. A collection of glass oil lamps from the first half of the 19th century, donated by Jane Iglehart, is now on display. Usually refered to by collectors as "Sandwich"glass, these flint glass blown and pressed lamps were produced in New England by both the New England Glass Company in Cambridge and the Boston and Sandwich Glass Factory betwen 1817 and 1888. The invention of a glass pressing machine in 1825 greatly enRead More...

New Tours (and 'exhibits') at London Town this Fall

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:30:35 +0100

Starting Labor Day Weekend, Historic London Town and Gardens will be offering two new tours every Saturday and Sunday in September: Three Families, Three Stories and Myths & Misconceptions.

Three Families, Three Stories explores the lifestyles of three different families from London Town's colonial history. To heighten your experience, you will be invited to dress in period clothing. The tour begins in the Lord Mayor's Tenement with the Midiates, a shipwright and his family.&nbRead More...

We've Joined Facebook

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:53:44 +0100

As of yesterday, Historic London Town and Gardens joined Facebook and more firmly entered the 21st century. As we learn more about how to work with social media and our website, we will update you via the London Town blog (which is also cross-posted on our Facebook page). We highly encourage you to post your favorite pictures of Historic London Town and Gardens on our Facebook page to share them with the world.

A Bridal Affaire - Premier Waterfront Bridal Show

jeanshea@historiclondontown.org — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:02:27 +0100

Historic London Town and Gardens and Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce presents...A Bridal Affaire -an exclusive bridal show event showcasing local businesses providing products and services for the discerning bride to be.

Vendors will include seasoned professional caterers, florists, photographers, musical offerings with free samples, give aways and gift bags to each bride.

Historic London Town and Gardens is fast becomiRead More...

Booking Fall and Spring Field Trips NOW!!

education@historiclondontown.org — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:11:11 +0100

It is hard to believe that summer is nearing a close and that schools will be in session soon, but we are gearing up for our fall School Tour Season! Call 410.222.1919 or email education@historiclondontown.org today to book your field trip! The season is filling up quickly so be sure to get your school booked as soon as you can. All of our programs are hands on, allowing every student to participate at every activity. Call today to help bring history alive for your students!

Revolutionary London Town 2010

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:40:27 +0100

On Sunday, July 11, the beginnings of the American Revolution came to Historic London Town and Gardens. Over 200 visitors enjoyed live cannon fire by Ships Company, participated in militia drills, learned about hearth cooking, played colonial games, and toured the William Brown House while interacting with 1st-person interpreters. Additionally, Annapolis Ice Cream Company gave out free scoops of ice cream to our visitors. The demand was so much that Read More...

What's the Buzz - The Bees at London Town

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:31:12 +0100

Ahhh, May is here and that means its time to check on the bees. On Saturday, May 1, Kai Richardson came to London Town to see how his hives (in our Woodland Garden) were doing. It was quite an experience for me to see the hives disassembled and then put back together. Below are some pictures of Kai workingRead More...

Leeks, Apples, and Junior Docents

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:26:20 +0100

This past Saturday, April 17 (which was a great day for cooking), London Town's junior docents came out in force to cook and clean at the Lord Mayor's Tenement. We had a lot of fun, the food was good, and the visitors that came had a great time. Though I could write a bit more about the day, I'm going to let our guest blogger for this post, Perry (a Junior Docent), give her thoughts. (BTW - The next gathering is Saturday, May 15. So come out and see what our Junior DoceRead More...

Maryland Day 2010

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:22:09 +0100

On Sunday, March 21 from 12:00 - 4:00 Historic London Town and Gardens celebrated Maryland's 276th birthday by opening its doors for the season with free admission.

Visitors had a chance to listen to Caldwell's 2nd Fife and Drum Corps (image below), tour the c1760 William Brown House (a National Historic Landmark), learn about children's games in the Lord Mayor's Tenement, and see what plants the weather has encouraged to bloom in our gardens.

This was just the first out of three Read More...

Marriage Union Receptions - Welcome

jeanshea@historiclondontown.org — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:10:50 +0100

Congratulations!

Welcome, same sex marriage unions.

Have your celebration reception at beautiful Historic London Town and Gardens. Many prime summer dates available including May 1 and May 8, 2010.

Check out our website www.historiclondontown.org

Phone Patsy 410 - 222- 1919 or email events@historiclondontown.org

London Town is Closed Due to Snow

education@historiclondontown.org — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:31:58 +0100

The storm over the last weekend dropped nearly 20 inches of snow at London Town. While the white blanket is beautiful, it has made navigating the site slippery and dangerous. Due to the icy conditions Historic London Town and Gardens will be closed until December 29th. Thank you for your interest and Happy Holidays!

London Town in Gingerbread

education@historiclondontown.org — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:56:34 +0100

London Town is a little more festive this year thanks to Mrs. Wentz and her fourth grade class at Bayside Elementary in Stevensville, MD who reconstructed London Town using gingerbread. With the assistance of David Perry the class made the gingerbread, baked it in the school ovens, measured and cut all pieces to scale, and with the assistance of parents constructed the William Brown House, the Carpenter Shop, the Rumney-West Ordinary, and the Lord Mayor's Tenement.

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Holiday Decorations at the William Brown House

curator@historiclondontown.org — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:36:56 +0100

The William Brown House is decorated for the Holidays with the preparations for a holiday party. Entertainment will include dancing in the tavern room, cards and games in the River Room, supper and desserts, and plenty of drinks. One guest will not be joining in the fun, however. Poor Mr. Black is laid low with an ague (perhaps the flu) and has taken to his bed. The doctor will soon come and bleed him if the other medicines he had left have had no effect.

Fish Cakes and Chestnuts Roasting...

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:52:14 +0100

Visitors to our Native American Cooking demonstration today (Friday, November 27, 2009) avoided the shopping malls while learning about the various foodways the English colonists adopted from the local Woodland Indians during the colonial period. Young and old alike helped grind corn, cook (sweet) potatoes, roast chestnuts, and chop wood.

Three of our education docents, Elly, Carole, and Barbara, as well as two of our junior docents, Perry and Lexie, worked hard and gave our visitRead More...

History, Cannons, Mud, and Fun

rodcofield@historiclondontown.org — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:04:15 +0100

On Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1, we had our annual Market and Trades Weekend. Though the weather didn't really cooperate, all who were involved (volunteers, staff, re-enactors, and visitors) thoroughly enjoyed the living history, cannon fire, bread baking, hearth cooking, and workshops offered throughout the weekend. Our next large living history day is our Revolutionary London Town event on Sunday, July 11, 2010 from 12:00 - 4:00.

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The Perfect Place for your special Event

jeanshea@historiclondontown.org — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:30:08 +0100

Last minute party. It's not too late, book your Holiday Event now.

Historic London Town and Gardens - the perfect place for your special occasion.

events@historiclondontown.org

Unique Event Site - London Town

jeanshea@historiclondontown.org — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:16:19 +0100

Best kept event venue secret in town - Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater, minutes from Annapolis.

Book your next event here. The Glass Pavilion Building over looking the gardens and South River accommodates 85 seated guests. Rental fee includes tables, chairs, kitchen, decks, gardens and on site parking. You should plan now for your office party, luncheon, meeting, anniversary/birthday party or even a winter wedding. Contact Patsy 410 - 222 - 1919 x203 or events@histoRead More...

Yellow Magnolias and More

gardens@historiclondontown.org — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:42:20 +0100

Every fall we make a trip to a NJ specialty nursery in search of new magnolia cultivars to offer at our fall plant sale. This year we brought home fifteen varieties including the native cultivars, M. virginiana 'Plena' and M. acuminata 'Skyland's Best', as well as a number of yellow-flowered hybrid forms. 'Elizabeth', 'Sunsation', 'Butterbowl' and 'Hattie Carthan' are some of the lovely cultivars that get their yellow "genes" from a Magnolia acuminata parent. MagnRead More...