Historic London Town and Gardens

Historic London Town and Gardens Review

The 17th-century tobacco port of London, on the South River a short car ride from Annapolis, was made up of 40 dwellings, shops, and taverns. London all but disappeared in the 18th century, its buildings abandoned and left to decay, but the excavation of the town is underway, and buildings are continually being restored. One of the few original colonial structures is a three-story waterfront brick house, built by William Brown between 1758 and 1764, with dramatic river views. Docents conduct 30- to 45-minute site tours; allow more time to wander the house grounds, woodland gardens, and a visitor center with interactive displays. From April to December, house tours are led approximately every hour.