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50th Anniversary Lecture Series: The Anne Arundel County Almshouse: Voices From the Lunacy Commission – SOLD OUT
June 8, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join London Town in celebrating our 50th anniversary with lectures highlighting our past and future. The heart of London Town’s historic area is the c.1760 William Brown House, a National Historic Landmark. Originally, the William Brown House began as an upscale tavern. After London Town’s heyday in the colonial era, it served as Anne Arundel County’s Almshouse from the mid-1820’s until 1965. The Almshouse was intended to house people who were poor, elderly, or mentally ill, but it was often an unpleasant place, even having been described as an “Abode of Misery.” Historian Lisa Robbins will give us a glimpse into this part of London Town’s history. Robbins was the previous Education Programs Administrator at London Town.
Free for members or $10 for non-members.
All attendees must register in advance. Attendance is limited to 30 participants.
For the safety of participants and staff, this event will be held outside with appropriate distancing, group sizes, and cleaning in accordance with CDC and local guidance.