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Maryland Archeology Month

April 2019

The Magic and Mystery of Maryland Archeology

Magical objects

Maryland Archeology Month is a celebration of our shared archeological heritage - created by Maryland's diverse inhabitants over the last 12,000 years. Protecting this irreplaceable archeological heritage provides opportunities to discover and learn from the past. We invite you to "Get Involved!" in Maryland's past by attending as many events as you can.

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April 28

St. Mary's County

Ceremony & Reception: The Black Diamond Weekend - The Forgotten Tragedy on the Potomac

Head to St. Clement’s Island Museum for a weekend of activities commemorating a forgotten tragedy of the Civil War, the Black Diamond Disaster. On April 23, 1865, 87 lives were lost when the Black Diamond was hit by a steamer in the Potomac River near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Sponsor: St. Mary’s County Museum Division and The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums.

Location: St. Clement’s Island Museum, Coltons Point, MD.

Time(s): 10AM – 12PM each day, Ceremony at 2PM Sunday, April 28, 2019

Contact Person: Karen Stone, Museum Division Manager

Contact phone: 301-769-2222

email: karen.stone@stmarysmd.com

Free

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/615540748906513/
 
Sponsored by:        

ASM

Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc