Historic London Town & Gardens

Before London Town existed, the Piscataway were the caretakers of this land. Learn about the foods grown by indigenous peoples and how they influenced and were influenced by European settlers.  

Participation is free with site admission.

Join us for an evening with Danny Stewart Jr. and Sarah Larsen and enjoy their traditional bluegrass repertoire with a modern touch. You’ll hear their original compositions showcasing harmony singing, guitar playing, high energy fiddle playing, and a few different styles of toe tapping banjo music! Tickets: Members $12, Non-Members, $15. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3MQe0KC

Make and enjoy your own historical drinks and learn about colonial drinking culture. We’ve heard about alcohol’s place in history, but how about in literature? Come for Negus and punch and learn about some of the eighteenth century’s booziest characters.  

Registration $25 HLTG members/$33 non-members, 21+, pre-registration required. 

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Join us as we explore the role that tea played in the revolution here in London Town for the 250th anniversary of our local version of the “Boston Tea Party”.  

Participation is free with site admission.

We’re starting a tradition. London Town’s Fall Plein Air Open House invites artists of all levels, from beginner to expert, to capture the beauty of Historic London Town and Gardens. Participating Plein Air painters receive free admission. Spectators and other site visitors, please pay admission. Please check in at the Visitor’s Center upon arrival. Rain date, October 27th.

Join us for a fusion of gardens and history as you learn about the blooming Camellias and the role their leaves played in London Town. During a discussion about all things tea, you will create your own unique blend to taste here and to take home. Tours, treats, and tea await you. 

Registration $18 HLTG members/$24 non-members, pre-registration required, recommended for ages 8 and up.

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Maryland State Archivist, actor, and writer Chris Haley will give a presentation on Indentured Servitude and Slavery from implementation for early settlers in the 1600s to the abolition of slavery with the passage of Maryland’s 1864 state constitution. Hear the remarkable story of Mathias de Sousa. One of the original settlers to arrive aboard the Arc and the Dove in the 1600s, he rose from indentured servitude to become a member of the Maryland General Assembly. Haley will also address how slavery and indentured servitude affected the life and legacy of famous Marylander, Benjamin Banneker. >Register today!

Celebrate spooky season with London Town! Gather round the fire to carve turnip lanterns and hear the kinds of spooky stories shared by 18th century colonists. 

Participation is free with site admission. Turnip lanterns are available until supplies run out. 

Due to the popularity of this event - we are holding it a second time in October! Make and enjoy your own historical drinks and learn about colonial drinking culture. We’ve heard about alcohol’s place in history, but how about in literature? Come for Negus and punch and learn about some of the eighteenth century’s booziest characters.  

Registration $25 HLTG members/$33 non-members, 21+, pre-registration required.

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Come join us to celebrate the Emancipation of the Enslaved population in Maryland by remembering those affected. For the first anniversary of the Port-marker ceremony at London Town, we will be hosting Black History tours throughout the weekend to remember the people who were brought here through the Atlantic Slave Trade.   

Participation is free with site admission.

Make and enjoy your own historical drinks and learn about colonial drinking culture. We’ll ease into the coming of winter with old favorites like hot buttered rum and toddy.  

Registration $25 HLTG members/$33 non-members, 21+, pre-registration required. 

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Autumn is here! Have you ever wondered why trees change colors or why bears hibernate? Join us for a colorful and educational dive into how plants and animals prepare for the winter. 

For children aged 6-12. Registration $8 HLTG members/$10.50 non-members. 

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