A National Historic Landmark on 23 acres on the South River and minutes from Annapolis, Washington and Baltimore, this site is the center of a major archaeological exploration in search of Tidewater history and the Lost Town of London. The house is open for guided tours, visitors can view the gardens independently, and archaeologists dig in search of the Lost Town of London on an ongoing basis.
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The mission of the London Town Foundation, Inc., as steward of London Town, is to research, explore, and teach Tidewater history through the story of the Lost Towns of Anne Arundel. The Foundation is committed to preserving its historic, archaeological, and horticultural components to a high standard; thereby contributing to the fields of archaeology, preservation, architectural history, and horticulture. The London Town Foundation is a non-profit (501)(c)(3) organization |
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The William Brown House was built circa 1760 by William Brown, an enterprising cabinetmaker, plantation owner and undertaker or builder, who was licensed to run the ferry from London Town to Annapolis. Once a busy port, London was in decline by the mid 1700s, and William Brown never achieved the success his elegant Georgian Mansion would suggest. It is the only NHL owned by Anne Arundel County. The building has had several lives -- as a tavern, a tenant house, an almshouse -- and now as the last surviving structure of the Lost Town of London. Ongoing restoration of the building is interpreted to visitors. |
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Eight acres of woodland gardens offer a combination of native and exotic species and tranquil wooded and water vistas. The Gardens are modern, but feature native species discovered by colonial botanists. They were developed by citizen groups and the University of Maryland in the late 1960's. They are spectacular in spring, and fascinating year-round. They are surrounded on two sides by recently re-established wetlands along Almshouse Creek and the South River. |
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A collaborative effort of the London Town Foundation and Anne Arundel County, the Lost Towns Project involves the public in original archaeological, historical, and environmental research. The project plays an integral role in the ongoing interpretation of historic London. Archaeologists dig throughout the season to uncover foundations and cellars from the Lost Town |
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Education (history, horticulture, archaeology) Restoration and Interpretation History, Horticulture, Archaeology Lecture Events, Demonstrations, Workshops Tours (house, gardens, digs) Volunteer Recruitment and Training Plant Propagation |
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Open year-round. Closed major holidays, January-February: gardens open, house tours by appointment only. Archaeologists dig Tuesday, Friday, alternate Wednesdays in spring, summer, fall (weather permitting). $6/adults $4/seniors $3/children 7-12 (age 6 and under free) $4/group tours (+10) RENTALS Facilities available for weddings, parties, meetings and corporate retreats, and group luncheons. Group tours. |
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