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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Pre-April Events


March 11 Calvert County
Archeologogical Illustration Workshop
Learn the techniques archaeologists use to make accurate illustrations of artifacts. Suitable for anyone interested in scientific illustration, regardless of drawing skill level. This workshop is perfect for participants 13 and older.
Sponsor: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum,
10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard, MD 20685
Time(s):  6:00 - 8:00 pm
Contact Person:  Visitor Center
Contact phone:  410-586-8501
email:  jef.pat@maryland.gov
Fee: $15 / Friends of JPPM $10
Website:  jefpat.maryland.gov

March 28 Calvert County
Egg Decorating Workshop
Spend a morning creating your own heirloom quality, hand decorated eggs inspired by the designs of Wedgewood and other European designers of fine china. On display will be similarly decorated 18th - and 19th -century ceramics found on Maryland archaeological sites and housed in the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory..
Sponsor: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum,
10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard, MD 20685
Time(s):  10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Contact Person:  Visitor Center
Contact phone:  410-586-8501
email:  jef.pat@maryland.gov
Fee: $30 / Friends of JPPM $25
Website:  jefpat.maryland.gov

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