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    William Brown House Preservation Work Update: The End and Beyond!
    London Town
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 5 min

    William Brown House Preservation Work Update: The End and Beyond!

    William Brown House, photo by Jeff Jackson Photography Preservation work began on the c.1760 William Brown House in August 2018. Now,...
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    William Brown House: Through the Years
    London Town
    • Jun 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    William Brown House: Through the Years

    In celebration of Historic London Town and Gardens’ 50th anniversary, we wanted to share a look back over how our most historic building,...
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    London Town at 50: The Gardens Then & Now
    London Town
    • Apr 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    London Town at 50: The Gardens Then & Now

    The Winter Walk overlook in the 1970s and today. In the 1960s, Anne Arundel County began working with the University of Maryland...
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    London Town at 50: The Creation of Historic London Town and Gardens
    London Town
    • Mar 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    London Town at 50: The Creation of Historic London Town and Gardens

    On April 15, 1971, the first visitors to the London Town Publik House and Arboretum signed the original registry. They toured the c.1760...
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    Gratitude Tuesday: Thank You!
    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!
    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,...
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    One Month until Love for London Town Online Auction!
    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...
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    5 Minute Visitor Survey
    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
    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!
    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!
    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!
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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...
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