Post-Month Events
May 5
Montgomery County
Exhibit
Family Archaeology Day
Learn about Montgomery County Archaeology! Bring a bag lunch and spend the day—activities include archaeological dig exhibit, Needwood Mansion tours, 19th century costumed interpreters, simulated archaeology digs for children, old-time games, atl-atl spear throwing and more!
Sponsor: M-NCPPC, Montgomery Parks
Location: Needwood Mansion, 6700 Needwood Rd., Derwood, Maryland 20855
Time(s): 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Contact
Person: Heather Bouslog
Contact phone: 301-563-7530 email: heather.bouslog@montgomeryparks.org
Fee: $10 for indiv./$20 for family Website: www.parksarchaeology.org
8 May - 30 June
Calvert County
Field Work and Lab Work
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum: Public Archaeology Program
Join JPPM archeologists in the excavation of early 18th-century buildings at the Smith’s St. Leonard Site. The program runs from May 8 through June 30. Tuesdays and Thursdays are “Lab Days,” while Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are “Field Days.”
Sponsor: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Location: 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, Maryland 20685
Time(s): 10:00 to 4:00
Contact
Person: Ed Chaney
Contact phone: 410-586-8554 email: ed.chaney@maryland.gov
Free Website: www.jefpat.org/publicarchaeology.html
May 19
Montgomery County
Introduction to Archaeology
Discover Archaeology!
The whole family will enjoy learning the secrets of this historic rural farm with the help of professional archaeologists. Make new discoveries as you learn hands-on techniques, talk about and learn from the artifacts you might find. Tour the historic Zeigler Log House and investigate hidden clues that tell the story of its former residents.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult
Register for event at www.ActiveMontgomery.org Course # 45937
Sponsor: M-NCPPC, Montgomery Parks
Location: Meet at Zeigler Log House, 25321 N. Frederick Rd (Rte. 355), Clarksburg, MD 20871
Time(s): 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Contact
Person: Heather Bouslog
Contact phone: 301-563-7530 email: heather.bouslog@montgomeryparks.org
Fee? $5 Website: www.ParksArchaeology.org
June 28
Calvert County
Lecture
A Conservation Approach to Firearms
Conservator Nicole Doub will give a presentation on how conservators at the MAC Lab assess, treat and display historic artillery from archaeological and historic collections. This talk will highlight some of the interesting projects that have come to the MAC Lab's Conservation Department in recent years, from muskets and pistols to cannons and mortars.
Sponsor: Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Location: MAC Lab meeting room
Time(s): 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Contact
Person: Desiree Smith
Contact phone: 410-586-8501 email: jppm@maryland.gov
Free Website: www.jefpat.org
July 14
St. Mary's County
Special Event
“Adults Only” at the Plantation
Adultery, drunkenness, and thievery are a few of the topics dramatized on this interactive, after-hours tour. Ages 18+ Two tour times: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration opens May 14th. Tour size is limited to 20 persons. $20 per person ($15 Friends members). Payment in full is required at time of registration
Sponsor: Historic St. Mary’s City
Location: St. Mary’s City
Time: two tour times: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Contact Person: Info@HSMCDigsHistory.org
Contact: phone: 1-800-SMC-1634 or 240-895-4990 HSMC
$20 per person ($15 Friends members)
Website: WWW.HSMCDigsHistory.org
May 29 to August 2
Historic St. Mary's City Field School
Visit the HSMC Field school as it explores the Leonard Calvert Site - check with the Visitor Center to be sure the field school is on site rather than in class or on field trips.
Sponsor: Historic St. Mary’s City
Location: St. Mary’s City
Time: Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contact Person: Info@HSMCDigsHistory.org
Contact: phone: 1-800-SMC-1634 or 240-895-4990 HSMC
Fee: $10.00 adult, $9 seniors (60+), $6.00 student (13-18 years or college ID), $3.50 ages 6-12, Child (5 and under) free.
Website: WWW.HSMCDigsHistory.org
July 21 and 22
Special Event
Tidewater Archaeology Weekend
Help uncover the past at one of the best-preserved colonial sites in the nation. Take a guided tour of excavations, and don’t miss a once-a-year opportunity to explore the archaeology laboratory.
Sponsor: Historic St. Mary’s City
Location: St. Mary’s City
Time: Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contact Person: Info@HSMCDigsHistory.org
Contact: phone: 1-800-SMC-1634 or 240-895-4990 HSMC
Fee: $10.00 adult, $9 seniors (60+), $6.00 student (13-18 years or college ID), $3.50 ages 6-12, Child (5 and under) free.
Web site: WWW.HSMCDigsHistory.org
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