Membership

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Historic London Town and Gardens is a special place -- the National Historic Landmark William Brown House, the lovely four-season woodland garden, the Glass Pavilion overlooking the South River, the reconstructed historic area buildings, and the state's largest archaeological dig are all part of the London Town experience.

London Town is also a unique and busy educational institution, where children from around the region come to learn about Tidewater Maryland history and horticulture, and to experience colonial living and hands-on archaeology. Adult visitors learn too, from trained docents, lectures and workshops, and frequent public archaeology dig days.

Historic London Town and Gardens is a partnership between Anne Arundel County, which owns the site, and the non-profit London Town Foundation, which manages and interprets the site and raises money for its support and development. Nearly two-thirds of the Foundation's annual budget comes from income earned from site rental, grants and contributions, and individual and corporate memberships.

London Town's members value its history and its archaeological and horticultural resources. They understand the importance of educating young people in the history and values of the past. And they know that some of the best educational experiences occur outside the formal classroom, in a place like London Town.

We offer individual/family, organizations/nonprofits, and business memberships (see below).  If you are interested in becoming a member, either stop by during our public hours to fill out a membership form or download our membership application form to join by mail. 

Membership Levels & Dues
Membership Benefits
     For Individuals & Families
Colonial Friend - $35
Rumney/West Friends (2 people) - $50
Merchant's Family (4 people) - $75
Ferry Master - $150
William Brown Sponsor - $250
Dr. Richard Hill Patron [1] - $500
Lord Mayor's Club [2] - $1,000
Camellia Circle [3] - $2,500
Mermaid Society [4] - $5,000

     For Non-Profits
Members Circle - $75

     Corporate Levels
Associate (50 or fewer employees) - $250
Affiliate (More than 50 employees) - $500

Members at the Ferry Master level and higher will also receive recognition on our Membership Board in the Visitor Center in addition to four membership cards.
 
Members at the Lord Mayor’s Club level and higher may pre-arrange to pay their dues on a quarterly basis.
 
1] Membership levels at the Dr. Richard Hill Patron leveland lower are 100% tax-deductible
2] $880 of your dues are tax-deductible
3] $2,330 of your dues are tax-deductible
4] $2,205 of your dues are tax-deductible
   ($4,705 without William Brown House event)
 

Dues information up to date as of March 2011.

 All members receive the following:
·     Free access to the site during open hours
·     Free admission to the Winter Lecture Series
·     Access to members-only tours twice per year
·     Access to the Members’ Preview Party before each Spring Plant Sale
·     Members-only communication and news
·     An invitation to our annual party (December) and volunteer appreciation event (summer)
·     Reduced admission and early registration to certain LondonTown events, workshops, etc. (event-dependent)
·     10% discount at the museum store & plant sales
·     Reciprocal admission discounts to American Horticultural Society member sites
 
Members joining at the Lord Mayor’s Club level and above also receive the following benefit:
·     Two tickets to the Annual Benefit ($120 value)
 
Members joining at the Camellia Circle level and above also receive:
·     Access to two Director’s Tours of the William Brown House and Gardens with wine and cheese reception following each tour
·     Replica of an 18th-century tea cup found on site ($50 value)
 
Mermaid Society members also receive:
·     Access to the William Brown House for one private event (30 people max.; $2,500 value)
·     A replica of an 18th-century mermaid delftware plate found on site ($125 value)
 
Non-profit & Associate members receive four individual-level memberships for their use as well as recognition on our Membership Board.
 
Affiliate members receive eight individual-level memberships for their use, recognition on our Membership Board, and two tickets to the Annual Benefit.
 
 

Public Hours

Wednesday-Saturday
10:00-4:30
Sunday
12:00-4:30

Open Memorial Day

Admission

FREE–Members
$10 - Adults
$9 - Seniors (62+)
$5 - Ages 7 and up
Free - Children 6 and younger
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