The Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco (SRPT) Fourteenth Annual Market Day at the Port Tobacco Courthouse was supposed to be May 4, but it rained on that day. The rain date was May 18. Unfortunately rain was predicted for the 18th, but SRPT decided to hold the event anyway. Many vendors decided not to have a tent at the event, but the Garden Club still had its annual plant sale. Plants don't mind the rain. Local musical groups performed in the Courthouse, and there were speakers so we could also hear the music outside.
All the tents were placed close together, and CCASM had a tent next to the Society's tents. CCASM always tries to have a display and at least one activity. CCASM's display highlighted archaeology done at Port Tobacco. The activity this year involved identifying various types of ceramics. Everything got a little damp. There were not as many people at the event, but we still had a number of interesting conversations. Those representing CCASM at various times during the day were Claudia, Carol A, Evie, Linda, Pat, Carol C, and Malinda.
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| Having fun staying out of the rain |
The "Market Day" Public Archaeology that was planned for the Swann Site had to be cancelled for Saturday. Digging and screening in mud isn't recommended (or fun). However, the weather is predicted to be sunny on Sunday. So there should be Public Archaeology on Sunday.
Thanks to Claudia, Carol A, Evie, Linda, Pat, Carol C for representing CCASM and to Malinda for assisting at the CCASM table.
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