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How and why did slavery begin in North America? It’s an incredibly important question, as America’s embrace of racial slavery as a major labor system is an event which has colored the development of this continent ever since. How were traditional practices of enslavement in Africa and Europe similar to and different from the system […]
Not just the realm of the Irish Coffee, come learn about dairy’s place in 18th-century alcohol. We’ll be having syllabub, a Colonial Cocktails classic, and trying something new with a milk punch! 21+ event. Cost: London Town Members, $25. Non-members, $33.
April 18, 19, & 20, 2025 One Nation Two Lights Three Nights “One by land, two by sea…” "Two Lights for Tomorrow" is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America and to commemorate the famous ride of Paul Revere […]
Join the Annapolis 250 Commission, the Maryland 250 Commission, and Chesapeake Crossroads April 18, 2025 (7:15-8:15pm) On Maryland Ave. & State Circle at Lawyer’s Mall (All attendees are encouraged to bring their own lanterns or lights!) Join us for this free event to highlight the 250th Anniversary of our Nation’s founding. We will commemorate Paul Revere's infamous ride […]
Start your spring garden with colonial plants and herbs grown on site. All proceeds from the sale of the veggies go to supporting the development and expansion of the demonstration garden, helping us connect the history of London Town and gardening together! Free to shop at the plant sale.
Start your spring garden with colonial plants and herbs grown on site. All proceeds from the sale of the veggies go to supporting the development and expansion of the demonstration garden, helping us connect the history of London Town and gardening together! Free to shop at the plant sale.
Be a part of the event and join amazing local Plein Air artists who come to capture the beauty of our historic William Brown House, acres of ornamental and woodland gardens, stunning overlooks, and panoramic views of the South River. Participating Plein Air painters receive free admission with a suggested donation. Spectators and other site […]
Join us on the Paca Terrace and meet furniture maker Bob Van Dyke. Visitors will learn about Federal period furniture with a focus on Annapolis cabinet maker, John Shaw. Bob will demonstrate some of the techniques used to create basic inlays. As Director of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking and a Contributing Editor for […]
Annapolis wasn’t necessarily the most exciting place culturally in the middle of the 18th century, so a group of mostly Scottish immigrants decided to make things happen. They formed a gentlemen’s club, held bi-monthly meetings for over ten years, and left us with a rich and often comical account of their goings-on. Music (and also rum […]
Join us for a full day outing to experience Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello! We will travel by motorcoach to Charlottesville, VA, and enjoy a guided Highlights Tour of the first-floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home, the West Lawn and South Wing. This experience also includes a boxed lunch, as well as access to the gardens, grounds, […]
A public meeting has been scheduled from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 24 via Zoom to discuss plans to upgrade the structural and architectural aspects of Wilson House to allow visitors to view the home and get historic information. The building is not currently accessible to the public.
“Trees Make Perfect Pets: A Story About Nature, Plants, and Gardening For Kids” by Paul Czajak Abigail is set on finding the ideal pet, and she decides on Fido. He provides shade from the sun, follows her commands, and even helps her breathe easier. That’s right—Fido is a tree! However, not everyone agrees that having […]
