2013 ASM/MHT Workshop

The Maryland Historical Trust and the Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc hosted the 22nd Annual Workshop in Archeology on March 23.

In addition to the sessions, there was plenty of time to talk to others who were also interested in archaeology.  Here are a couple of our members during the lunch break-

But if you are interested in what talks were given, here is an overview--

This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Stephen R. Potter, regional archaeologist with the National Park Service for the National Capital Region.  Dr. Potter who talked about what archaeological research has discovered about the Battle of Antietam, including the discovery of forgotten Confederate regiments.

Other sessions included

•  a workshop on tin-glazed earthenware by Patricia Samford
•  a workshop on equestrian artifacts of the Mid-Atlantic by Sara Rivers-Cofield
•  a primer on GPS and conventional survey procedures by Bill Stephens 
•  the Wreck of the Levin J. Marvel by John Ward
•  Marlinspike seamanship by Wes Sullivan, a profession tall ship rigger (limited to 20)
•  manufacture of Slate Tools by Dan Coates
•  overview of Biggs Ford, site of annual ASM/MHT field session, by Charlie Hall
•  CAT (Certified Archaeological Technician) Workshops on Law and on Ethics