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EVENTS for Maryland Archaeology Month April 2023

  • Archaeology Lab Open House
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 01, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab, 839 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037, USA
    Archaeology Lab Open House. Description: Dig into local history at the Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab!
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  • Flintknapping Workshop
    Apr 04, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard, MD 20685, USA
    Ever wonder how Native Americans made stone tools? Ever want to learn how to do it? During this workshop you will learn the techniques to turn stone into tools.
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  • Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 06, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard, MD 20685, USA
    See archaeologists, curators and conservators at work during this free, drop-in tour of the MAC Lab at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum.
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  • The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance
    Apr 12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Washington College, 300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620, USA
    A talk, reception, and book signing with Marine Archaeologist Mensun Bound. Join us as he shares his firsthand account of the historic discovery of the Endurance—the lost ship of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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  • Spring Festival
    Apr 15, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
    Come join us for our Spring Festival! Along with our normal festivities, we will have tours of our 18th -century cemetery and archeological site 18BA623 Cassandor Hamilton.
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  • Discovering Archaeology Day
    Apr 15, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard, MD 20685, USA
    Join archaeologists from across the region for a day of fun and educational events that show you what archaeologists learn about the past through their work. Hands-on activities, lab tours, wagon rides and more.
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  • 2023 Archaeo-Expo
    Apr 16, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Natural History Society of Maryland, 6908 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206, USA
    The Natural History Society of Maryland Archaeology Club invites you to the 2023 Archaeo-Expo.
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  • Lecture: Recent Research at St. Mary's Fort and the Brick Chapel
    Apr 20, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Visitor's Center at HSMC, 18751 Hogaboom Ln, Lexington Park, MD 20653, USA
    Join us for an evening lecture with Dr. Travis Parno and Dr. Henry Miller as they present updates on two exciting projects.
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  • Lecture: MHT Potpourri: Updates on Recent Archaeology Projects
    Apr 20, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    La Plata Police Department, 101 La Grange Ave, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
    Dr. Zachary Singer, State Terrestrial Archaeologist, will present the results of recent Maryland Historical Trust archaeology projects.
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  • Lecture: Sugarland Archaeology Project
    Apr 20, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Needwood Mansion, 6700 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855, USA
    Join us for a presentation entitled "The History and Archaeology of the Sugarland Site: A post-Civil War African-American Community in Poolesville, Maryland".
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  • Annual ASM Spring Symposium
    Apr 22, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Maryland Historical Trust, 100 Community Pl, Crownsville, MD 21032, USA
    Join us for our Annual Archeological Society of Maryland Spring Symposium!
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  • The Archaeology of Jug Bay
    Apr 22, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd, Lothian, MD 20711, USA
    The Archaeology of Jug Bay: A Hike through History. Join archaeologist Drew Webster from Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section for a hike through Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary.
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  • Rockville Science Day
    Apr 23, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
    Exhibits will be displayed providing information about archaeology in Montgomery County. Kids activities too!
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  • Lecture by Dr. Jonathan Burns
    Apr 28, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 211 S Lee St, Cumberland, MD 21502, USA
    Dr. Jonathan Burns of Juniata College will speak on the excavations he has conducted at the French & Indian War era Fort Halifax located along the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania.
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  • Scouts BSA Archaeology Merit Badge Workshop
    Apr 29, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Maryland Historical Trust, 100 Community Pl, Crownsville, MD 21032, USA
    The Maryland Historical Trust is hosting a two-day Scouts BSA Archaeology Merit Badge workshop. Limited space, so sign up soon!
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  • Chichone Village Day
    Apr 29, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Handsell Historic Site, 4837 Indiantown Rd, Vienna, MD 21869, USA
    Celebrate the history of Delmarva Native tribes and learn about the impact of European settlement on native peoples' lands at the 10th Annual Chichone Village Day.
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  • Advanced Archaeology Lab: Ceramics
    Apr 29, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Mt. Calvert Historical & Archaeological , 16801 Mt Calvert Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
    Advanced Archaeology Lab: Ceramics - Join archaeologists for an immersive session about ancient Indigenous pottery and ceramics.
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  • Guided Archaeology Walk
    May 06, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Mt. Calvert Historical & Archaeological , 16801 Mt Calvert Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
    Guided Archaeology Walk: Join archaeologists to walk the grounds of Mount Calvert.
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Maryland Archeology Month - April 2023

Where Did You Find That Artifact? Context is Crucial

in Maryland Archeology.

 

Christopher Browne, ca. 1685

A New map of Virginia, Maryland and the Improved Parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division

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