Historic London Town & Gardens
Visit a "lost" colonial town and garden sanctuary on the South River
Historic London Town & Gardens
Interested in supporting a program? Email Developmentdirector@historiclondontown.org
Living History Day:
The Appin Regiment
Saturday, October 7, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step back in time and learn why the Scots left their homeland, how they integrated into colonial society, and how they created new lives for themselves. The Appin Stewarts, an 18th-century living history group, will portray Scottish immigrants to the Mid-Atlantic region between 1745 and 1775, the eve of the American Revolution.
Stop by our Visitor Center. Members are admitted free of charge. Regular admission fees for those still considering membership with Historic London Town & Gardens.
No Pre-registration Required!
Middle School Homeschool Program: Game On!
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
1:00 to 2:30 pm
Children in the colonial era played games from their ancestral homelands. This month, we’ll explore migration and cultural exchange by way of some common colonial past times.
$8 for member children ages
11-14
$10.50 for non-member
children ages 11-14
Register Here!
Wreath Workshop 2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Session 1: 10:00 am - Noon
Session 2: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Start your holiday season with our annual wreath workshop! Create your own holiday wreaths and centerpieces. Our expert wreath makers will guide you in making the perfect natural holiday decorations for your home!
Participants must be 12+
Members: $45 for one wreath OR one centerpiece / $90 for both one wreath AND one centerpiece*
Non-Members: $55 for one wreath OR one centerpiece / $110 for both one wreath AND one centerpiece*
*Please note: The combination ticket is intended for a single person. We will not be able to add additional attendees who are not ticket holders.
If laws or safety guidance necessitates that we cancel the program, we will create wreath kits for you to pick up and create at home. Tickets are non-refundable.
Elementary Homeschool Program: What's In a Tree?
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
10-11:30 am AND 1-2:30 pm
What makes the leaves turn colors in the fall? What do the rings inside the trees tell us? Who lives on, inside, and under trees? Do trees move? Do they communicate? Find out as we look up and explore the canopy of London Town’s gardens.
$8 for member children ages 6-12
$10.50 for non-member
children ages 6-12.
Please note: this program is best for children ages 6-9.
Register Here!
Elementary Homeschool Program: Playing the Past
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
10-11:30 am AND 1-2:30 pm
Life for kids in the Colonial Chesapeake wasn’t all about work. In this program, kids will learn to play some sports and games that were popular in London Town’s heyday. While having fun, children will learn important communication and team-building skills.
$8 for member children ages 6-12
$10.50 for non-member
children ages 6-12
Register Here!
Colonial Cocktails: Hannah Wooley Punch & Sangaree
Thursday, October 19, 2023
6:30pm to 7:30pm
From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture.
This month, we'll learn about the wines colonists drank with Hannah Wooley Punch, a claret-based punch, and Sangaree, made of fortified red wine.
Participants must be 21+
Members: $25
Non-Members: $33
Please note: this program is held outside.
Thank you to sponsors Lori and William Griffin, Bryan and Pat Dowell, and Mary Morrison Littleton, for making this series possible!
Colonial Cocktails: Negus & Hot Buttered Rum
Thursday, November 16, 2023
6:30pm to 7:30pm
From punches to bounces, syllabubs to juleps, colonists imbibed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. At Colonial Cocktails, you’ll get to make and enjoy two historical drinks and learn about colonial tavern culture.
This month, we'll enjoy two warm weather favorites with Hot Buttered Rum and Negus.
Participants must be 21+
Members: $25
Non-Members: $33
Please note: this program is held outside.
Thank you to sponsors Lori and William Griffin, Bryan and Pat Dowell, and Mary Morrison Littleton, for making this series possible!