Historic London Town & Gardens

Hi everyone! I'm Nate, and I'm almost 6 years old. Nate on the steps in front the c.1760 William Brown House. Back in 2019, I reviewed...

Wool was an important fiber in colonial America.  Wool was spun and woven into a strong fabric that kept people warm in the winter. Every...

Learning at London Town: The Fabric of Life Wednesday, October 14 1 pm – 3 pm ​ Saturday, October 17 10 am - 12 pm ​ Experience the...

Learning at London Town: The Fabric of Life Wednesday, October 14 1 pm – 3 pm ​ Saturday, October 17 10 am - 12 pm ​ Experience the...

Originally published last April, we're bringing this post back in celebration of the upcoming program Children's Tie-Dye Tote Bag...

It's National Pollinator Week! Let's Celebrate Bees and Other Pollinators To celebrate National Pollinator Week, we’re bringing back a...

Join London Town for in-person, outside programs this summer! These programs will have limited numbers to allow for social distancing,...

To top off your Memorial Day cookout, we’ve got a pickle recipe that’s fun for the whole family.

Learn how to get start creating a "worm bin" (also known as a vermicomposting or vermiculture bin). These bins are easy and great.

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

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

Do you have an eye for identifying plants and animals? Do you wish you could do more to protect Maryland’s native species and ecosystems?...

Let's build those observational skills together on a walk outside! Plain text version: Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt o Someone riding a...

Tea set on a table in the William Brown House We recently found in London Town’s archives a booklet from the 1980's of Christmas cookie...

This scrimshaw cribbage board was carved from a walrus tusk in the collection at The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, VA. On one side is...

Download a PDF version here Plain Text Version: How to Make Seed Paper Materials Paper (newspaper, egg cartons, tissue paper, paper...