Historic London Town & Gardens

Recent freeze sure made for some serene moments to capture. All seemed quiet and tranquil outside, but is it the same inside? In some...

Cold days or gusty winds don't seem to bother most buds and berries. Brightening up the dormant woodland gardens currently, are the...

The past few weeks at London Town Gardens have been rather musical with many song birds visiting their favorite berries and chirping away...

On December 23, 1783, General George Washington resigned as commander in chief of the Continental Army. His first meal as a private...

The Dell with a Dawn Redwood tree (Metasequoia gylptostroboides) and the South River London Town's garden is a sanctuary of its own. The...

Adding alba, blanca and leuc blossoms for respite after a mundane day. Magnolia White flowers are spectacular choices to enjoy during the...

Rudbeckias' yellows in the pollinator section of the Lilian S. Hall Memorial Garden take center stage in late summer as the cottage...

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...

Nature's fall tapestry: Yellow Amsonia, Salvia purples, Sedum bronze and Yucca yellow-greens. True beauty lies within. Very true when it...

Tea Camellia, Camellia sinensis Two’s company and three’s a crowd? Not even when - oddly enough - tea, taxa, and technique are squished...

Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Senescence is the last stage of plant development. Leaf buds grow into a leaf, mature and during...

Only 2 Colonial Cocktails events remain... and both are already selling out fast! On the right is Lamb's Wool -- featured in this...

Is it a rose? This is Camellia 'Winter's Star' (Ackerman hybrid) "What's in a name? That which we call a rose. By any other name would...

Photo of Hammond-Harwood House London Town's Executive Director Rod Cofield will be speaking at Hammond-Harwood House's annual...

Our annual report is ready! Discover all of the exciting things happening at London Town - work on the c.1760 William Brown House,...

The Berryliciousness of Fall Begins! Hearts-a bustin' (Euonymus americanus) Fall berries are a crucial food source for birds. Currently...

Wool was an important fiber in colonial America.  Wool was spun and woven into a strong fabric that kept people warm in the winter. Every...

Fall flowers of whimsy, elegance and simplicity. Toad Lily, Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki' hybrid Anemones 'wind flowers', Tricyrtis sp....

Learning at London Town: The Fabric of Life Wednesday, October 14 1 pm – 3 pm ​ Saturday, October 17 10 am - 12 pm ​ Experience the...

Show Some Love for London Town! Historic London Town & Gardens is going virtual for this year's benefit. Bid on an eclectic array of...