Visitor Days/Hours: Wednesdays - Sundays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Historic London Town & Gardens
Visit a "lost" colonial town and garden sanctuary on the South River
Wednesday, May 8th
10:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Homeschool: Pollination Exploration
Help in the search for pollinators and learn how even the smallest creatures make a big impact on the environment. Take a walk through the gardens and play games to find out how we keep the gardens beautiful and our grocery stores full thanks to the important work the birds, bugs, and bees do.
$8 for member children ages 6-12
$10.50 for non-member children ages 6-12
Pre-registration required.
Friday, May 10th
6:00 pm - 10:00pm
VIPs at 5:00pm
London Town In Bloom
Fundraising Gala
Tickets are on sale for our annual spring Gala, London Town in Bloom!
Join us for a delicious dinner by Zeffert and Gold, an open bar, silent and live auction, and dancing the night away to help provide history and nature programs to thousands of visitors who learn about London Town's historical, archaeological, and horticultural offerings.
Tickets are $175 per person or $325 per couple.
Pre-registration required.
Sunday, May 12th
10:30am - 11:30am
or 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mums & Mimosas: Mother’s Day Flower Arranging
This Mother's Day, why buy your mom a bouquet when you can make one together? In this hour-long class, you'll enjoy mimosas and learn how to create beautiful arrangements for bouquets, centerpieces, wreaths, and more. While enjoying time with mom (or your bestie!), you'll each craft a gorgeous centerpiece to take home.
Member tickets: $35
Non-member tickets: $45
Pre-registration required. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
10:30am: Register here
1:30pm: Register here
Thursday, May 16th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Colonial Cocktails: Grog & Sangaree
From navy to army, a good drink is crucial for morale! This month we’ll be sampling the drinks available to both soldier and sailor and mix up the naval classic Grog as well as a fruity Sangaree.
Pre-registration required.
Member tickets: $25
Non-member tickets: $33
Must be 21 years or older to attend.
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Colonial Cocktails ENCORE! Grog & Sangaree
From navy to army, a good drink is crucial for morale! This month we’ll be sampling the drinks available to both soldier and sailor and mix up the naval classic Grog as well as a fruity Sangaree.
Pre-registration required.
Member tickets: $25
Non-member tickets: $33
Must be 21 years or older to attend.
Saturday, June 2nd
10:30am-12:00pm
18th Century Suds: Shaving Soap and Wash Ball (Workshop)
Try your hand at soap-making and create your own soap ball and shaving soap from historical recipes. While you craft your own sudsy creations to bring home, you'll learn a bit about colonial hygiene: the good, the bad, and the smelly.
This program is for ages 12 and up. One individual per ticket. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Includes admission to the site. Pre-registration required.
Member tickets: $25
Non-member tickets: $30
Wednesday, June 12th
Morning session 10:00am-11:30 am, Afternoon session 1:00pm-2:30pm
Homeschool Program - Revolution!
Learn why so many colonial Americans stood up for their independence through games and hands-on activities. Try your hand at early American industries, explore the fight for freedom on the high seas, and more!
For children aged 6-14, Registration $8 HLTG members/$10.50 non-members.
Save the date, registration coming soon.
Thursday, June 20th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Colonial Cocktails: Class in a Glass (Fish House Punch and Gin & Tonic)
Make and enjoy your own historical drinks and learn about colonial drinking culture. We'll find out what made some drinks a treat for the top of society and others denounced for destroying the nation. This month, we’ll concoct the elite and exclusive Fish House Punch and stir up that corrupter of the poor and unfortunate: Gin & Tonic.
Member tickets: $25
Non-member tickets: $33 non-members
21+, pre-registration required.