Historic London Town and Gardens 3rd Annual Spring Benefit

     Join us on Friday, March 26, 2010, from 6:00 - 9:00pm as London Town hosts its 3rd Annual Spring Benefit, Celebrating London Town.  This ever-popular fundraiser allows you to enjoy food and drink from a variety of local caterers, bid on a large selection of items in our silent and live auctions, while also talking with our staff and volunteers.  Come at 5:00pm for special tours of the William Brown House, the gardens, the historic area, and the Lost Towns archaeology lab.
     $60/person, $30 for London Town volunteers.  For more information and ticket costs, call 410-222-1919 x200 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Clockwise from top left:
     Mimi Calver, Maureen Konschnik and Valerie Miller show a few of the auction items to be offered at Historic London Town & Gardens Annual Spring Benefit on March 26. Win a week at a thatched cottage in England, a weekend at an Outer Banks beach house or stay at a dreamy house in Breckinridge, Colorado.  Take home a basket of handmade London Town "critters," a Liz Lind print, an Ellen Allen handbag, and a set of oil paintings.

     Victorian Gaming (Games) Table - This beautiful, circa 1870-1890, gaming table made of walnut with elaborate inlaid marquetry in various woods is a rare flip-top with brass locking mechanism.  The gaming side features a circular felt-covered center for card playing and game-piece storage compartments.  Donated by Don Konschnik and restored by Bernie Lammers from the Annapolis Woodworking Guild.
LIVE AUCTION ITEM

     Seed Spreader "Basket" - Everything you need to get your garden ready this year, as well as a house for some wild birds is included in this seed spreader "basket."  Donated by Greenstreet Gardens.  This is just of many baskets that will be available at the benefit.

     Summer Classics Wicker Glider - Enjoy fresh afternoon breezes on your deck or porch in this comfortable wicker glider.  Donated by Greenstreet Gardens.

     Mahogany Adirondack Child's Chair - Give your child his or her own Adirondack chair so that you can keep the glider to yourself.  Donated by Harlan Ray.