The Magic and Mystery of Maryland Archeology
Click for 2019 Maryland Archeology Month Activities
Events in Charles County plus other selected Events
(All events are free unless otherwise noted.)
Mondays, April 1, 8 15, and 30 (11 am - 3:30 pm) - Charles County
Public Archeology Lab
Volunteer at the on-going Public Archaeology Lab and process artifacts recovered from various archaeology initiatives in Charles County.
Location: Historic Port Tobacco Village, MD 20677
Sponsor: Charles County Archaeological Society of Maryland, Inc and Charles County Government
Contact: Esther Doyle Read email: ReadE@charlescountymd.gov
Thursday, April 4 (7 pm) - Calvert County
Artifacts of Magic and Religion: Interpreting the material culture of faith and the supernatural in Maryland
Speaker: Sara Rivers Cofield - When there is evidence of religious faith and superstition in the archaeological record, it is a valuable opportunity to explore and interpret the beliefs of the people we study. Artifacts like saint medals and cross pendants were made as religious symbols, but sometimes ordinary objects like coins or horseshoes were used as lucky talismans or protective charms that offered similar comfort. Both kinds of artifacts will be considered in this talk to explore not just where people lived and what they owned or ate, but also how they perceived the world around them.
Location: MAC Lab, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, MD 20685
Sponsor: Friends of JPPM
Contact: phone: email: jef.pat@maryland.gov
Saturday, April 6 (10 am - 2 pm) - Calvert County
Flint Knapping Workshop
Ever wonder how Native Americans made stone tools? During this workshop you will learn the techniques to turn stone into tools. The workshop will include how to select material, the science behind knapping and the chance to create your own stone arrowheads. This workshop is perfect for ages 13 and up.
Cost $15/ Friends of JPPM $12
Location: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard, MD 20685
Sponsor: Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Contact: Desi Smith phone: 410-586-8501 email: desiree.smith@maryland.gov
Thursday, April 11 (7 pm) - Charles County
Interpreting West Ashcom (Cremona Estate): Drones, Artifacts, and Archives
Come hear Lisa Gijanto from St. Mary’s College of Maryland relate how traditional GIS mapping was paired with experimental drone data to help interpret the seventeenth century homestead of West Ashcom, a site that has been subjected to centuries of continuous plowing and planting.
Location: La Plata Police Department,101 La Grange Ave, La Plata, MD
Contact: Carol Cowherd ccasm2010@gmail.com
Sponsor: Charles County Archaeology Society of Maryland
Thursday, April 18 (7 pm) - St Mary's County
Archaeological Investigations in St. Mary's City-An Update
A series of presentations will discus Recent Explorations in St. Mary's City: The Archaeology for Sidewalks (Ruth Mitchell), A Search for the Fort at St. Mary’s City: Results of a Geophysical Survey at Historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland (Travis Parno), Property Gone to the Enemy: St. Mary’s City in the War of 1812 (Silas Hurry), and Finding the Long Vanished Homes of the Enslaved Workers on the John Mackall Plantation (Henry Miller)
Location: Visitors Center Historic St. Mary’s City,18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City 20686
Sponsor: St. Mary's County Archaeological Society
Phone: 1-800-SMC-1634 or 240-895-4990 HSMC email: Info@HSMCDigsHistory.org
Saturday, April 20 (11 am - 4 pm) - Calvert County
Discovering Archaeology Day (and Egg Hunt)
Bring the entire family for a day of interactive learning and fun, including archaeological site and lab tours, exhibits, games and cool crafts. Experience, discover, learn, and have fun exploring the “what, where, and how’s” of archaeology!
Location: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, MD 20685
Sponsor: Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Contact: Sherwana Knox phone: 410-586-8501 email: sherwana.knox@maryland.gov
Tuesday, April 23 (2pm) - Charles County
Adapting Maritime Archaeology to Climate Change
Come hear Susan Langley, Maryland's Underwater Archaeologist discuss some of the ways that the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program is considering to address climate change affecting the State's heritage resources.
Earth Day Celebration: Eating Local and Sustainable: How What We Eat Can Save or Break the Planet (12-4pm)
Location: BI 113, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
Sponsor: College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Contact: David Walker phone: email: dwalker5@csmd.edu
Saturday, April 27 (9 am - 3:30 pm) - Ann Arundel County
Archaeology Society of Maryland (ASM) Spring Symposium
The agenda has been set (includes four speakers on Middle Atlantic prehistory), but has not been published yet. Will update site when information is available
Cost $7 for general admission, $5 for ASM members and students
Location: 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032
Sponsor: Archaeology Society of Maryland
Saturday and Sunday, April 27-8 (10am – 12pm) - St Mary's County
Ceremony Sunday April 28 (2pm)
The Black Diamond Disaster: Forgotten Tragedy on the Potomac
Head to St. Clement’s Island Museum for a weekend of activities commemorating a forgotten tragedy of the Civil War, the Black Diamond Disaster. On April 23, 1865, 87 lives were lost when the Black Diamond was hit by a steamer in the Potomac River near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for John Wilkes Booth.
Location: St. Clement’s Island Museum and St. Clement’s Island State Park
Sponsor: St. Mary’s County Museum Division
Contact: Karen Stone Contact phone: 301-769-2222 email: karen.stone@stmarysmd.com
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