Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays - Saturdays
10:00am - 4:00pm
Visitor Update: OPEN with Limited Site Access
Historic London Town & Gardens
Visit a "lost" colonial town and garden sanctuary on the South River
Volunteering Opportunities
Individual Volunteering
The programs offered by Historic London Town and Gardens could not occur without our volunteers. They are one of our finest assets and are essential to our day-to-day operations. They give their time and talent freely to explore, preserve, and interpret the history of one of Maryland's earliest seaports and roughly 10 acres of woodland and ornamental gardens.
If you are interested in volunteering, you can apply online. Mark your calendars, our next volunteer training will on February 24th and March 1st, 2026.
Immediate Openings:
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Horticulture/Gardens: Volunteers work in the gardens, generally on Tuesdays. There are some special workdays on Saturdays. Our horticulture team will provide hands on learning opportunities.
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Docents: Give information to visitors of the Historic William Brown House, shifts available Tuesdays - Saturdays. View the job description: LINK.
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Special Events: Volunteers assist with special programs as needed.
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Office/Administration Support: Volunteers provide administrative assistance to staff on as needed basis.
Group Volunteer Opportunity:
Would your group be interested in volunteering to help restore London Town's gardens and positively impact our local environment? Volunteering is free and your service hours are a big help to our gardens. All tools, gloves and bug spray are provided. Please contact our horticulture department by calling 410-222-1919 x200 and leave a message for Justin.
Become a Maryland Master Naturalist
The Maryland Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program is an immersive program is designed for adults interested in learning about Maryland’s natural ecosystems and sharing that knowledge through volunteer service. This training is offered in partnership with the University of Maryland Extension and hosted at Historic London Town & Gardens.
About the Maryland Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program:
Applications open February 2nd through February 28, 2026 for the Maryland Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program, offered in partnership with the University of Maryland Extension and hosted at Historic London Town & Gardens. This immersive program is designed for adults interested in learning about Maryland’s natural ecosystems and sharing that knowledge through volunteer service.
The course runs Saturdays from May 2–July 18, 2026 and includes 60 hours of classroom and field-based training, taught by subject-matter experts. Enrollment is limited to 15–25 participants to ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience.
After completing the course, participants earn certification by contributing 40 hours of approved volunteer service within one year. To maintain certification, Master Naturalists complete 40 volunteer hours and 8 hours of advanced training annually.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
For more information, please contact gardens@historiclondontown.org.
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or national origin.
