London TownOct 11, 20202 minCarding WoolWool was an important fiber in colonial America. Wool was spun and woven into a strong fabric that kept people warm in the winter. Every...
London TownOct 8, 20201 minFew Spots Left in Fabric of Life!Learning at London Town: The Fabric of Life Wednesday, October 14 1 pm – 3 pm Saturday, October 17 10 am - 12 pm Experience the...
London TownSep 29, 20201 minSpaces Left in Fabric of Life!Learning at London Town: The Fabric of Life Wednesday, October 14 1 pm – 3 pm Saturday, October 17 10 am - 12 pm Experience the...
London TownJul 6, 20205 minICYMI: Fabric Dyeing in the 18th Century and Dyeing with TumericOriginally published last April, we're bringing this post back in celebration of the upcoming program Children's Tie-Dye Tote Bag...
London TownJun 24, 20202 minBuild a Pollinator HotelIt's National Pollinator Week! Let's Celebrate Bees and Other Pollinators To celebrate National Pollinator Week, we’re bringing back a...
London TownJun 18, 20203 minNew July 2020 Programs!Join London Town for in-person, outside programs this summer! These programs will have limited numbers to allow for social distancing,...
London TownMay 16, 20202 minFamily Fun Activity: Let’s Make Pickles!To top off your Memorial Day cookout, we’ve got a pickle recipe that’s fun for the whole family.
London TownMay 12, 20201 minWorm Bin Magic: How to Start Vermiculture at HomeLearn how to get start creating a "worm bin" (also known as a vermicomposting or vermiculture bin). These bins are easy and great.
Chelsea Kelly, NaturalistMay 9, 20202 minFamily Fun Activity: Build a Pollinator HotelThese incredible creatures contribute to the survival of about 80% of all flowering plants and 35% of all food crops around the world.
Chelsea Kelly, NaturalistApr 22, 20201 minEarth Day Activity: Bird Seed Cookies!Today is the 50th Anniversary of #EarthDay! Let's celebrate with this easy and fun activity for your budding naturalist: Create a Bird...
Chelsea Kelly, NaturalistApr 18, 20201 minFamily Fun: Citizen Science MonthDo you have an eye for identifying plants and animals? Do you wish you could do more to protect Maryland’s native species and ecosystems?...
Chelsea Kelly, NaturalistApr 14, 20201 minNeighborhood Scavenger HuntLet's build those observational skills together on a walk outside! Plain text version: Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt o Someone riding a...
London Town StaffApr 14, 20202 minChristmas in April: Volunteer Cookie RecipesTea 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...
London Town StaffApr 13, 20202 minBanana ScrimshawThis scrimshaw cribbage board was carved from a walrus tusk in the collection at The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, VA. On one side is...
Chelsea Kelly, NaturalistApr 4, 20202 minFamily Fun: Make Your Own Seed PaperDownload a PDF version here Plain Text Version: How to Make Seed Paper Materials Paper (newspaper, egg cartons, tissue paper, paper...