Historic London Town & Gardens
Visit a "lost" colonial town and garden sanctuary on the South River
Historic London Town & Gardens
Homeschool Programs
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We offer unique homeschool programs that provide hands-on learning experiences in colonial history and science in the gardens for homeschooled children ages 6-12 in our traditional program, and for children ages 11-14 in our middle school program.
Pre-registration is required for all homeschool programs. Register online or call 410-222-1919 to reserve your spot. All registration fees are non-refundable.
For more information, contact us at 410-222-1919 x200 or by email.
To ensure the safety of participants and staff, we have made changes to our homeschool programming. You can read our updated polices here.
Middle School Homeschool Program: Fibers & Freedom
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
1:00pm to 2:30pm
This month our middle schoolers will learn about textiles in the colonial world. As we try our hands at weaving and spinning, we’ll explore the concepts of mercantilism and international trade, the role of taxation in the American Revolution, and the ethics of homespun fabrics.
$8 for member children ages
11-14
$10.50 for non-member
children ages 11-14
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
Elementary Homeschool Program: The Fabric of Life
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
10-11:30 am AND 1-2:30 pm
Experience the fabrics of colonial life - woolens, linens, cottons, and silks! Help process some of the natural fibers that were the basis of colonial clothing. Fabric patterns were often block printed on colonial textiles – design and print your own pattern to take home!
$8 for member children ages 6-12
$10.50 for non-member
children ages 6-12
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
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.