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Lost Lives of London Town: Grace and Jane
The Lost Lives of London Town series remembers the lives of Africans and African-Americans enslaved in the London Town area. We'll share...

London Town
Jun 16, 20202 min read


Object Highlight: Backgammon
Let's talk our backgammon set in this object highlight video. Who knew backgammon could be so dangerous?

London Town
Jun 15, 20202 min read


Botanist's Lens: Yarrows, St. Johns-wort, & Spurge - Great for Hot Summers
Summer just got hotter! Summer went from hot to hotter to hottest in a matter of days. Even for garden beds with automated irrigation,...

London Town
Jun 14, 20202 min read


A Sin and A Secret: Thirsty Martha
A quick hit of a story about "Thirsty Martha" and an appropriately boozy drink: The Blenheim

London Town
Jun 13, 20202 min read


Tavern Tales: War News from Home
The next few Tavern Tales will use paintings to explore the various aspects of colonial taverns. The painting for this week is Richard...

London Town
Jun 11, 20202 min read


A Different Type of Garden: Oyster Gardens!
By Margaret Herbers, Member & Volunteer For six months a year since 2017, Historic London Town and Gardens has been hosting a different...

London Town
Jun 10, 20202 min read


Lost Lives of London Town: Sall's Story
Sall, an eleven-year-old girl, was taken from her mother. The year was 1760.

London Town
Jun 9, 20201 min read


Virtual Tour of the William Brown House
Take a virtual tour of the c.1760 William Brown House (a National Historic Landmark). Learn more about the people who lived and worked there

London Town
Jun 8, 20202 min read


A Sin and A Secret: Too Much to Drink & Rumrousal
We have some cautionary tales of about those who were besotted with liquor in the wintertime, to their detriment - paired with Rumrousal

London Town
Jun 6, 20203 min read


Community Connections with an Intensive Care Nurse
In today’s #CommunityConnection, we’re talking with an Intensive Care Nurse who wishes to remain anonymous.

London Town
Jun 5, 20203 min read


Botanist's Lens: Stop and Smell the Heirloom Roses
Especially the eternally divine heirlooms, the Gallicas and the Damasks. Modern roses are plentiful to choose from when it comes to color an
Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture
Jun 5, 20202 min read


The History and Science behind the South River
Rod Cofield talks with Jesse Iliff, Riverkeeper for Arundel Rivers Federation

London Town
Jun 3, 20201 min read
Statement of Support for Protests
We are grief-stricken with the news from across America that has occurred these past few days and weeks. The legitimate pain and...
Rod Cofield, Executive Director
Jun 1, 20201 min read


Round 3: Can You Guess the History Mystery Object?
Guess what the mysterious object from our collections is and learn the truth behind it.

London Town
Jun 1, 20201 min read


A Sin and A Secret: The Mysterious Hail Storm
Tonight we offer The Mysterious Hail Storm... and a drink by the same name!

London Town
May 30, 20203 min read


Community Connections with Karalyn Mulligan, LCPC, Domestic Violence Coordinator
In today’s #CommunityConnection, we’re talking to Karalyn Mulligan, LCPC, Domestic Violence Coordinator with the University of Maryland, Cap

London Town
May 29, 20202 min read


Botanist's Lens: Orchids, Star Anise, and Snowbells
A Snapshot Story of a Star, a Snowbell and a Ground Orchid.
Meenal Harankhedkar, Director of Horticulture
May 29, 20202 min read


Quarantine Date Night: Colonial Inspirations
Looking for something fun and different to do for date night while stuck at home? Try out our ideas for a historic date night in.

London Town
May 28, 20202 min read


Wildlife Wednesdays: Salamanders and Newts
Let's explore the Marbled Salamander, Spotted Salamander, and the Eastern Newt in our first Wildlife Wednesday post.

London Town
May 27, 20202 min read


Round 2: Can You Guess the History Mystery Object?
Guess what the mysterious object from our collections is and learn the truth behind it.

London Town
May 25, 20202 min read
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