Educational Programs

Why Visit London Town?

London Town offers many interdisciplinary opportunities for study beyond the classroom for both children and adults. The William Brown House is a fine example of Georgian architecture and it is the last visible remnant of the once bustling seaport of London Town. Ongoing archaeological digs are being conducted by Anne Arundel County archaeologists from the Lost Towns Project. Eight acres of woodland gardens, featuring both native and exotic plants, thrive in London Town's Tidewater setting.

Planning Your Visit

Education Programs are available September through mid-December and mid-March through early June. Times are flexible, please contact us. Half and full days are available. Please contact the Education Programs Administrator for more details.

Fees:
The fee is $5.00 per student for a half day
visit and $7.00 per student for a full day
visit. Teachers and chaperones are admitted free of charge.

Reservations:
To make a reservation, please contact the Education Department at 410-222-1919 or education@historiclondontown.org

Early Maryland Tours focused on Colonial Life

This education program take place in and around the William Brown House, built about 1760. The house is a fine example of colonial Georgian architecture, and it is the last visible remnant of the once bustling seaport of London Town.The Colonial Living program covers topics from eighteenth century cooking and textiles to costume and role playing.

4^th grade - Colonial Life
5^th grade - Seaport Life
6^th grade - Ancient and native cultures

For more information send us an email.

Archaeology

4^th - 8^th
Students have the unique opportunity to work alongside archeologists from Anne Arundel County's Lost Towns Project. The project is a research and pubic education program, which promotes the understanding of the social and cultural development of the county, particularly town formation during the Colonial Period. Students will visit the excavation sites and participate in artifact analysis and screening. Although archaeology at London Town fits in will with the sixth grade curriculum of ancient and native cultures, it is open to grades four through eight as well. (Wednesdays only).

Science in the Garden

3^rd - 5^th
London Town is also home to the eight acre Woodland Garden which features native and exotic plant species. The current education program is offered to grades three through five. Students who participate in Science in the Garden will gather data on the Woodland Trail in order to study the interdependence of plant and animals and plant adaptations. In addition to the pre-visit teaching packet, and educational study kit is available to teachers to help prepare students for this field trip.

Adult Programming

Adult and Ongoing Education
London Town sponsors seminars, cultural events, lectures and classes on Maryland history, archaeology, historic horticulture, and cultural and performing arts. Check the Special Events page for details.

Special Partnerships
London Town works with education partners to develop unique programs, including: Career Connections; Photography to Promote Science; Watercolor/ Photography in the Garden; Architecture; Historic Preservation; ESOL language enrichment.