Sunday April 23 turned out to be a great day for the Open House at the Rich Hill Historic Site and for the associated public archaeology. This event was part of Charles County's Discover Quest.
The public archaeology involved excavating an area identified by ground penetrating radar and believed to be a kitchen midden. That appears to be the case. The top level contained oyster shells, animal bones, coal, nails, and bricks with some glass and later ceramics. The third level was almost all oyster shells - lots of whole oyster shells. Among the artifacts recovered from the fourth level were American stoneware and a large rusted flat iron object but essentially no oyster shells. Esther Read was the archaeologist in charge. CCASM members volunteering at the excavation as well as interacting with the public included Jim, Steve, Jeanne-Marie, Evelyn, and Carol.
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| Screening, Contemplating |
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| Working and Talking with Visitors |
At the Open House there were a large number of panels relating different aspects of Rich Hill's history, a virtual tour of the second floor of the house, costumed re-enactors, a Civil War encampment, and historical organization displays. CCASM had a small unstaffed table with a sign indicating people should come visit us at the excavation.
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| CCASM Table |
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