Historic London Town & Gardens

The first in a tavern tale series on the "Other" Alexander Hamilton, a colonial doctor from Annapolis

Learn about lavender, mixing with mint in a drink, and other compatible companions

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Making cherry bounce Normally we provide a story along with our colonial-inspired drink recipe, but for today’s #ASinAndASecret, we’re...

COVID 19 has brought waves of uncertainty throughout many communities. Historic London Town would like to take this time to record the...

Check out some of the amazing flowers and plants blooming at London Town right now and be inspired to create your own May Basket

Painting is by Cornelius Bega The Inn, https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.4114.html This week’s #Tavern Tales post continues...

Podophyllum peltatum, May Apple flower close up Not a common sight in the trade, not much of common knowledge, wildflowers refer...

Introducing the ReLeaf Fund, inspired by the cycle of renewal in our gardens. Your gift will be matched up to $35,000. Learn more.

We're bringing the gardens to you! Check out what's currently blooming in this short video.

Welcome back to another "A Sin and A Secret." Mix yourself a drink based on a colonial recipe and then curl with a completely true,...

Photo by David Lebow (@lbow.3) COVID 19 has brought waves of uncertainty throughout many communities. Historic London Town would like to...

Today’s post might leave you torn between the petals of fancy and those of the woods, asking which one is more breathtaking?

Painting is by Adriaen Ostade Feasting Peasants in a Tavern, 1673 The #TavernTales posts for the next couple of weeks will focus on the...

This week is National Volunteer Week, so we have two posts focused on London Town's amazing volunteers. Unfortunately, like everyone...

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

Arisamea ringens (Jack-in-the-pulpit) Intertwine with nature for The Lorax is right that “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful...

This week is National Volunteer Week, so we have two posts focused on London Town's amazing volunteers. Unfortunately, like everyone...

Flip Welcome back to another "A Sin and A Secret." Mix yourself a drink based on a colonial recipe and then curl with a completely true,...

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?...