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    Gratitude Tuesday: Thank You!
    Historic London Town
    • Dec 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    Gratitude Tuesday: Thank You!

    I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you. This year has been challenging, but you’ve stood with us the entire time. I’m incredibly...
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    Annual Report Now Available!
    Historic London Town
    • Oct 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    Annual Report Now Available!

    Our annual report is ready! Discover all of the exciting things happening at London Town - work on the c.1760 William Brown House, offeri...
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    One Month until Love for London Town Online Auction!
    Historic London Town
    • Oct 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    One Month until Love for London Town Online Auction!

    Show Some Love for London Town! Historic London Town & Gardens is going virtual for this year's benefit. Bid on an eclectic array of auct...
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    5 Minute Visitor Survey
    Historic London Town
    • Sep 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    5 Minute Visitor Survey

    2020 has been a year full of drastic changes to the normal rhythm of our lives. We want to know how you're doing and what's important to ...
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    Tornado Impact at London Town
    Historic London Town
    • Sep 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    Tornado Impact at London Town

    UPDATED 10.8.2020 Thank you to everyone who has reached out about the tornado that touched down in Edgewater last night. Fortunately, the...
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    Show Some Love for London Town!
    Historic London Town
    • Aug 5, 2020
    • 1 min

    Show Some Love for London Town!

    We need your help! Our benefit is going virtual this year. Show some "Love for London Town" at our online auction this year, November 1 -...
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    New Grant Awarded for Education Pavilion!
    Historic London Town
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    New Grant Awarded for Education Pavilion!

    Thank you to the Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, and the Four Rivers Heritage Area for awarding London Town...
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    Welcome Back to London Town!
    Historic London Town
    • May 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    Welcome Back to London Town!

    London Town's gardens and grounds reopen to the public! Learn more about our new hours and new visitor policies - designed to keep you safe
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    National Public Gardens Week
    Historic London Town
    • May 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    National Public Gardens Week

    Even if we can't celebrate National Public Gardens Week together, we can still do so digitally!
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    Take Our Survey
    Historic London Town
    • May 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    Take Our Survey

    Help us improve our digital offerings and prepare to re-open to the public. Your feedback will make a big difference. Thank you.
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    Make a Gift to the ReLeaf Fund
    Historic London Town
    • Apr 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Make a Gift to the ReLeaf Fund

    Introducing the ReLeaf Fund, inspired by the cycle of renewal in our gardens. Your gift will be matched up to $35,000. Learn more.
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    What's in Bloom in the Gardens
    Historic London Town
    • Apr 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    What's in Bloom in the Gardens

    We're bringing the gardens to you! Check out what's currently blooming in this short video.
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    Virtual Backgrounds and Wallpaper
    Lauren Silberman, Deputy Director
    • Apr 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Virtual Backgrounds and Wallpaper

    Ending up in a lot of Zoom meetings and want to replace your background? Or just want to beautify your computer's wallpaper? Now you can w...
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    839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037          410-222-1919         londontown@historiclondontown.org

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