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.


Archeology Month Events:


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Events by Location


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Events by Date


April 4


April 4 Anne Arundel County
Lab work: Archaeology Lab Open House
Archaeologists and volunteers at the Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab work together to process,
thousands of artifacts from local archaeology sites all year long. Come learn more about our current
projects, discover volunteer and internship opportunities, or jump in and help us process some artifacts
from recent digs!
Sponsor: The Lost Towns Project and Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Division
Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 20137
Time(s): 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contact Person: Drew Webster
Contact phone:410-222-1318
Fee: Free
Website: www.losttownsproject.org

April 4 Calvert County
Event: Discovering Archaeology Day
Discover the where, what, and how of archaeology in the exhibit “The FAQs of Archaeology.” Tour the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Learn about archaeology through educational walks, activities, and demonstrations and exhibits by archaeologists from across the region. Bring artifacts for identification by experts.
Sponsor: Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Location: 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard, MD 20685
Time: 10:00 am. – 5:00 pm
Contact Person:  Visitor Center
Contact phone:  410-586-8501
email:  jefpat@maryland.gov
Fee:  $25 / Friends $20
Website:  www.jefpat.maryland.gov

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