Riley Tract in Rock Creek Park

Tom Forhan

At the December 7 meeting Tom Forhan told about the work he had done in Rock Creek Park.  Before the government acquired the land for Rock Creek Park in 1890, the area was farmed by a diverse group of landowners and tenants, including 100 acres owned by William Riley.  His talk highlighted cultural landscapes and the wilderness.  Tom is the Vice President of Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc.

Only thirteen people braved the weather and the traffic delays to hear Tom's talk.  Sometimes rain came down so hard it sounded like the station roof might give out.


Attendance: 14