WHAT IS MARYLAND ARCHEOLOGY MONTH?
It is about opportunities for the public to discover and learn from the past!
Join the Maryland Historical Trust's Office of Archaeology, the Archeological Society of Maryland, the Council for Maryland Archeology, the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs, and dozens of other organizations and individuals in a statewide celebration of Maryland's archeological heritage! Each year during April, the Governor proclaims Maryland Archeology Month. Events are held throughout the state, including archeological digs open to visitors, archeology talks, demonstrations, films, exhibits of archeological finds, and special events at museums like Historic St. Mary's City and Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum.
Learning About Native Ceramics
Lecture on Primitive Technology
Participation in Field Excavation
WHEN DID MARYLAND ARCHEOLOGY MONTH BEGIN?
Technically, in 1997.
The first Maryland Archeology Month was in 1997, but it really started out in 1993 as Archeology Week. The success of the week long celebration led a coalition of partners, including the Archeological Society of Maryland, the Council for Maryland Archeology, and the Maryland Historical Trust to support a month long initiative.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
The Maryland Historical Trust.
The Maryland Historical Trust hosts the offical Maryland Archeology Month website where you can get more information about all events.