Maryland Archeology Month

April 2020

Partners in Pursuit of the Past
50 Field Sessions in Maryland Archeology


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 25


April 25 St. Mary's County
Two Day Event

Black Diamond Disaster
Exhibit, concert, presentations and ceremony surrounding the events of April 25, 1865 when the Black Diamond barge was struck by the steamer Massachusetts and sunk in the Potomac River. During the summer of 2019 the Institute of Maritime History spent time searching for the wreck in the river and will be on hand with a display of their work. A Dinner and Cruise event on Sunday the 26th will take people of a tour of the area of the river where the wreck happened and how the search was handled. Advance reservations required for the Dinner & Cruise; other events free and open to the public. Sponsor: SMC Museum Division and the SOMD Heritage Area
Location: St. Clement’s Island Museum 38370 Point Breeze Rd Coltons Point MD 20626
Time(s): 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
Contact Person:  Karen Stone
Contact phone:  240-925-0293
Free (except for dinner and cruise)
website: museums.stmarysmd.com

Sponsored by:
Archeological Society of Maryland
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highways Administration
Council for Maryland Archeology
MNCPP-PG
HSMC