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Maryland Archeology Month

April 2019

The Magic and Mystery of Maryland Archeology

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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.

Archeology Month Events:

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Montgomery County Events

April 13

Workshop: Primitive Skills: Ancient Technologies

Chapter member Tom McLaughlin will present on applying 3-D imaging to several sites in Montgomery County
Sponsor:  Mid-Potomac Chapter of the Archeological Society of Maryland

Location:  Needwood Mansion, 6700 Needwood Road, Derwood, MD 20855

Time(s):  7:30 p.m.

Contact Person:  Don Housley

Contact phone:  301-424-8526    

email:  donhou704@earthlink.net

Free

Website:  www.ASMmidpotomac.org

May 4

Family Activities:   Family Archaeology Day

Enjoy a fun-filled day learning about Montgomery County Archaeology!  Tour the mansion, “excavate” on our simulated sites, meet people who lived in Montgomery County in the 19th century.  The day includes old time games, Native American and archaeology activities, and house tours.  Something for the young and “young at heart!”

Sponsor: M-NCPPC, Montgomery Parks

Location:  Needwood Mansion, 6700 Needwood Road, Derwood, Maryland 20855

Time(s):  10 am – 3 pm

Contact Person:  Heather Bouslog

Contact phone:  : 301-563-7530   

email: heather.bouslog@montgomeryparks.org

Fee:   $10/ind; $20/family       

Website: www.ParksArchaeology.org

 
Sponsored by:        

ASM

Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc