Projectile Point Identification, Historical Archaeology, ...

One advantage of being in ASM's Certified Archeological Technician (CAT) Program is attending special workshops.

Saturday January 28 three CAT Workshops were offered -- Projectile Point and Lithics Identification conducted by Carol Ebright, Overview of Historic Archaeology conducted by Jim Gibb, and Laboratory Techniques conducted by Rebecca Morehouse.  Alex McPhail gave a short presentation on CAT Journal best practices, and Cynthia Goode of  American University talked about the Great Dismal Swamp Landscape Study Project.

Below are the CCASM members that traveled to Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum to participate in the workshops.

Jim, Carol. Elsie, Josh, Barbara, Belinda

CCAS is a chapter of the Archeological Society of Maryland (ASM).

18th Century Port Tobacco

Carol Cowherd

At the January 12 meeting Carol Cowherd talked about the search for the original 1729 layout of Charles Town, locally known as Port Tobacco.  This was in support of archaeology being done in the area.  Carol is the President of CCASM.

This was also our first time meeting at the Police Department.  We had plenty of room, as can be seen in the photos.  However, the parking lot indicated was also used by restaurant patrons.   For future reference, parking is also available on the north side of the building (but not in the back where the police cars park), and on the street.

Attendance: ~22