May 14 Public Archaeology at Port Tobacco Market Day

Saturday, May 14 was Port Tobacco Market Day, and Charles County also sponsored a public archaeology event in front of  Stagg Hall.  CCASM had a presence at both.

CCASM had a "public awareness" booth in front of Stagg Hall with several displays as well as the seeds activity (archaeobotany) for children.  Barbara, Carol, and Peggy helped man the booth and had an enjoyable day talking to all the people that stopped by.
 
Esther Read was in charge of the public archaeology, and the existing excavation site was expanded to try to follow the exposed foundation.  Experienced CCASM members assisting with the public  were Elsie, Steve, and Peggy.

Esther, Elsie, and Carol also gave a walking archaeology tour of Port Tobacco that included stops at the Courthouse the Burch House, the James Swann site, and the jail site.

And everyone still had time to visit some of the vendors at Market Day as well as to sample some of the food.