April 18, 2024
Abolition and the Liberated Africans on the Gambia River
Dr. Liza Gijanto talk about the history of the Liberated Africans in West Africa and the archeology she and her students have done there. Liza Gijanto, St. Mary's College of Maryland
see Liberated Africans for posting about meeting
March 21, 2024
The Mallows Bay Graveyard Laboratory: Archaeological and Ecological Science of the Ghost Fleet
Allyson Ropp discussed the historical archaeological investigations of the shipwrecks and ongoing ecological studies of the impacts of nature on the wrecks and the wrecks on nature, Allyson Ropp, PhD Candidate, East Carolina University
see Mallows Bay Lab for posting about meeting
February 15, 2024
What do the Titanic, Superman, and the Bible have in Common?
Dr. Susan Langley talked about the WWII Project Habbakuk and also about her underwater investigations of the Project's large-scale model built in Canada. Susan Langley, MHT State Underwater Archaeologist
see Project Habbakuk for posting about meeting
January 18, 2024
A Single-Component Brewerton Complex Site
Dr. Jim Gibb described how investigations of the Westwood North Site in Charles County helped identify a single-component Brewerton Complex site James Gibb, SERC Research Associeate
see Brewerton Complex for posting about meeting
December 21, 2023
Archaeology Jeopardy
see Archaeology Jeopardy for posting about meetingNovember 16, 2023
Archaeological Investigations Along the Port Tobacco River: The Search for the Jesuit Mission of Father Andrew White
Dr. Julia King talked about the search for the early Jesuit mission at Port Tobacco and the clues that have been unearthed so far Julia King, St Mary's College of Maryland
see Search for the Jesuit Mission of Father Andrew White for posting about meeting
October 19, 2023
Historic Ceramics Workshop - Post Colonial Refined Earthenwares
Dr. Patricia Samford conducted a workshop on post colonial refined earthenwares. Patricia Samford, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
see Historic Ceramics Workshop for posting about meeting
September 21, 2023
Three Recent Archaeology Projects in Anne Arundel County
Andrew Webster talked about three recent Anne Arundel projects with each project representing a different aspect of archaeology. Drew Webster, Anne Arundel Planning, Lost Towns Project
see Anne Arundel Archaeology for posting about meeting
May 13, 2023
Blacksmithing Demsonstration and Potluck Lunch
At the CCASM Annual Meeting held at his house, Ned Edelen talked about blacksmithing and the various tools involved . He also demonstrated how to make several objects. Ned Edelen, CCASM member
see Blacksmitting for posting about meeting
April 20, 2023
MHT Potpourri: Updates on Recent Archaeology Projects
Dr. Zachary Singer provided an overview of at least seven sites on which Maryland Historical Trust archaeologist have been working. Zachary Singer, State Terrestrial Archaeologist, Maryland Historical Trust
see MHT Potpourri for posting about meeting
March 16, 2023
My Experiences at Two Public Montpelier Archaeology "Expeditions"
Patricia Vazquez shared her experiences of participating in two week-long public archaeology programs at James Madison's Montpelier. Patricia Vazquez, CCASM Vice President
see Monpelier for posting about meeting
February 16, 2023
Centers of Exchange: Comparing Virginia's Northern Neck and Maryland's Potomac Valley
Caitlin Hall talked compared similarities and differences related to trade at three Indigenous sites -- Baylor and Camden in the Virginia Northern Neck, and Posey on the Potomac in Charles County, Caitlin Hall, Assistant Archaeologist (working with Dr. Julia King)
see Centers of Exchange for posting about meeting
January 19, 2023
Survey of the U-1105
Aaron S. Hamilton provided an update on the underwater survey of the U-1105 German submarine shipwreck that the Battle of the Atlantic Research and Expedition Group (BAREG) is doing for the State of Maryland. Aaron S. Hamilton, published historian and avocational maritime archaeologist
see U-1105 for posting about meeting
December 15, 2022
The Wheelwright's Experience
Dr. Jim Gibb showed slides of the various tools and objects that would be found in a wheelwright shop and in a forge. Jim also talked about excavations done on a late nineteenth century wagon workshop in western New York. James Gibb, Smithsonian Research Associate
see Wheelwright for posting about meeting
November 17, 2022
Shenandoah Valley Pottery in 19th Century Maryland
Dr. Jim Gibb talked about the history of potting in Western Maryland during the 19th century and discussed the the use of local made ceramics as well as more refined ceramics imported from the United Kingdom. James Gibb, Smithsonian Research Associate
see Shenandoah Valley Pottery for posting about meeting
October 20, 2022
What If You Find a Projectile Point or a Rusty Nail on the Ground?
Carol Cowherd shared what she had learned as a member of the Archeological Society of Maryland about what she could and could not do when she found an artifact such as a projectile point on the ground and also how to document what was found. Carol Cowherd, President, CCASM
see What If for posting about meeting
September 15, 2022
Recent Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Work in Southern Maryland
and CRM Industry Q&A
After talking about three archaeology projects undertaken by AAHA (a CRM firm) in Southern Maryland, Patrick Walters fielded questions about CRM and other things relating to archaeology. Patrick Walters, Director of Cultural Resources, Applied Archaeology and History Associates, Inc.
see Sites and CRM for posting about meeting
May 12, 2022
Following the Drinking Gourd: Considering the Celestial Landscape
Patricia
Samford talked about enslaved individuals' reliance on the heavens and how caches at six archaeological sites in Maryland suggest this reliance may sometimes
find its way into the archaeological record.
Patricia Samford, Director of Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
see Considering the Celestial Landscape for posting about meeting
April 14, 2022
Dietary Patterns at Two Colonial Sites in Southern Maryland
Abigail Kennedy presented dietary data associated with faunal and vessel artifacts recovered from two early colonial sites in Calvert County
Abigail Kennedy, UMBC student
see Dietary Patterns at Two Colonial Sites for posting about meeting
March 10, 2022
Recent Work at Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park
Stephanie Sperling gave an overview of the area including past archaeological investigations while Chris Sperling Sean Jones described several excavation units placed next the foundation of the 1780s plantation house that is on the site.
Stephanie Sperling, Senior Archaeologist, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Sean Jones , Collections Specialist, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
see Recent Work at Mount Calvert for posting about meeting
February 10, 2022
Calvert County Archaeology Update
Kirsti Uunila related stories of several archaeology activities previously done in Calvert County while Chris Sperling told of potential upcoming archaeology where volunteers could help..
Kirsti Uunila, Independent Consultant
Christopher Sperling, Historic Preservation Planner for Calvert County
see Calvert County Archaeology for posting about meeting
January 13, 2022
Mary Kittamaquund Brent, "The Pocahontas of Maryland"
Kelly Watson talked about Mary Kittamaquund Brent’s place in the history of the seventeenth-century Chesapeake.
Kelly L Watson, Assistant Director and Service Assistant Professor of the Women's and Gender Studies Program, West Virginia University
see Mary Kittamaquund Brent for posting about meeting
December 9, 2021
The Discovery of St. Mary's Fort
Travis Parno described past attempts to locate the fort and how the fort was recently rediscovered using geophysical and archaeological surveys.
Travis Parno, Director of Research and Collections, Historic St. Mary's City
see St. Mary's Fort for posting about meeting
November 11, 2021
The Leedstown Bead Cache: An Archaeological Mystery
Julie King explored hypotheses related to the trade beads found in Leedstown in the Rappahannock River Valley of Virginia.
Julia King, Anthropology Professor, St Mary's College of Maryland
see Leedstwon Beads for posting about meeting
October 14, 2021
One-Room Schoolhouses in Maryland
Jim Gibb described the typical architecture of one-room schoolhouses. and also explored what the variability in their architecture can tell us.
Jim Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see One-Room Schoolhouses in Maryland for posting about meeting
September 9, 2021
How to Make Stone Tools
Nate Salzman demonstrated how to flint knap, i.e. how to remove flakes from stones in order to make stone tools.
Nate Salzman, Education and Exhibits Specialist at Jefferson Paterson Park and Museum (JPPM)
see How to Make Stone Tools for posting about meeting
May 13, 2021
Digging St. Clement's Manor
Julia King told about archaeology relating to the search for Thomas Gerard's 17th century manor house that was located near the mouth of the Wicomico River
Julia King, Professor of Anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland
see Digging St Clements Manor for posting about meeting
April 8, 2021
An Interesting Prince George's County Cemetery Project
Aaron Levinthal talked about the relocation of a late 19th through mid-20th century, African American cemetery known as Simon Hill
Aaron Levinthal, Consultant Archaeologist, Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration
see PG County Cemetery Project for posting about meeting
March 11, 2021
Archaeology During Covid: What We Did This Past Year
Esther Read talked about various archaeological Projects undertaken by Charles County Planning and Growth Management. Members of CCASM have volunteered on a number of the projects.
Esther Doyle Read, County Archaeologist, Charles County Planning and Growth Management
see Archaeology During Covid for posting about meeting
February 11, 2021
Prehistoric Ossuaries of the Middle Atlantic
Dennis Curry talked about known Middle Atlantic ossuaries ranging from Cape Henlopen, Delaware to Cape Fear, North Carolina that also includes a number of examples from Charles County.
Dennis Curry, retired Chief Archaeologist, Maryland Historical Trust Archaeology Department
see Ossuaries of the Middle Atlantic for posting about meeting
January 14, 2021
Both Rails of the Underground Railroad in Central Delaware
Craig Lukezic told of four sites along with three different stories related to African Americans that were in Delaware during the eighteenth and early nineteen century. And, of course, Craig talked about some of the archaeology done at the these sites
Craig Lukezic, Cultural Resource Manager, Naval Air Station Patuxent River
see Underground Railroad for posting about meeting
December 10, 2020
The Archaeological “Signature” of American Taverns
Laura Masur spoke about what we normally expect to find at taverns and how a project she worked on several years ago made her rethink what to expect when digging a tavern
Laura Masur, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, The Catholic University of America
see American Taverns for posting about meeting
November 12, 2020
The Robert Ogle Project
Amelia Chisolm spoke about the artifacts, mostly Native American lithics, that Robert Ogle had collected in Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, and Charles counties-- highlighting collections from Charles County sites in the Zekiah Swamp area.
Amelia Chisholm, Archaeology Laboratory Director, Anne Arundel County
see Robert Ogle Collection for posting about meeting
October 8, 2020
Archaeology in Jug Bay Complex
Stephanie Sperling provided an overview of the archaeology in the Jug Bay Complex on the Patuxent River. The Jug Bay Complex includes Pig Point, Mount Calvert, Billingsley, and River Farm as well as a number of other sites.
Stephanie Sperling, Archaeologist at Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
see River Jug Bay Archaeology for posting about meeting
September 10, 2020
Updates from the Field
Jim Gibb gave updates on two recent projects "in the field" -- using cadaver dogs and geophysical sensing to look for SERC family cemeteries and conducting a Phase III investigation on an early through mid-18th-century plantation site.
James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Updates from the Field for posting about meeting
March 12, 2020
It Was Just A Thimble:
Finding Women and "Women's Work" in the Archaeological Record
Esther Read told how recent archaeological excavation and documentary research at the Simpkin Coatback site (18CH949) in Dentsville have enabled us to look at the lives of the women who lived and worked on the farm from the late 18th through mid-20th century
Esther Doyle Read, County Archaeologist for Charles County Planning and Growth
see Women and Women's Work in Archaeological Record for posting about meeting
February 13, 2020
IMH Underwater Archaeology: Collecting Data at Depth
Carolin McManus spoke about various Institute of Maritime History (IMH) projects in Maryland and in Europe.
Carolin McManus, Professor College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown, IMH diver and researcher
see IMH Underwater Archaeology for posting about meeting
January 9, 2020
The Port Tobacco Great Mill
Donald Zimmer shared how he had learned about the location of an early eighteenth century mill near Port Tobacco. Paula and Bob brought some of the artifacts recovered from the site as well as displays of what has been done.
Donald Zimmer with Paula and Bob Sorrells
see The Port Tobacco Great Mill for posting about meeting
December 12, 2019
An Analysis of Baylor: a Contact-Period Native Site
Catherine Dye discussed findings from the artifact-rich Baylor Site that is located in the Rappahannock River Valley.
Catherine Dye, graduate of Saint Mary's College of Maryland
see Analysis of Baylor for posting about meeting
November 14, 2019
Cemetery Mapping as a Preservation Strategy: Working with and for Communities
Sarah Grady related how those at the Smithsonian Environmental Archaeology Laboratory mapped the cemetery and produced a product for the descendants of those interred at the cemetery. Then Wyseola Smith talked about what it meant to her to grow up in this community. Sarah Grady and Wyseola Smith, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
see Mapping an African American Cemetery for posting about meeting
September 12, 2019
Protecting the Upper Chesapeake Bay: Fort Hollingsworth (1813-1815)
Dr. James Gibb told about finding Fort Hollingsworth, a small breastwork that protected the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812. Dr. James G. Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Fort Hollingsworth (1813-1815) for posting about meeting
April 11, 2019
Interpreting West Ashcom (Cremona Estate): Drones, Artifacts, and Archives:
Dr. Lisa Gijanto related the effort to interpret West Ashcom by using archives, artifacts, and drones. Dr. Liza Gijanto, Associate Professor of Anthropology St. Mary’s College of Maryland
see Drones, Artifacts, and Archives for posting about meeting
March 14, 2019
Historic Ceramics Workshop, Part I
Dr. Patricia Samford conducted a workshop on colonial ceramics. Dr. Patricia Samford, Director of Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
see Historic Ceramics Workshop, Part I for posting about meeting
February 14, 2019
Bone Workshop: Distinguishing Pig and Cow Bones
Dr. James Gibb conducted a workshop on distinguishing pig bones from cow bones. Dr. James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Distinguishing Pig and Cow Bones for posting about meeting
January 10, 2019
Remembered by the Wind: The Serenity Farm Burial Ground
Franklin Robinson, Jr told how a skull found in 1982 on Serenity Farm in Benedict led to the discovery of a previously unknown slave burial ground. Franklin Robinson, Archivist, Smithsonian National Museum of American History
see Burial Ground for posting about meeting
December 13, 2018
Meliponiculture: Mayan Beekeeping Past and Present
Susan Langley told us about this stingless bee of Central America that is still being kept by Mayans and also provided honeys to be sampled. Susan Langley, beekeeper and MHT Maryland Underwater Archaeologist
see Mayan Beekeeping for posting about meeting
November 8, 2018
Brass, Copper, and the Colonial Impact
Maxwell Sickler talked about an archaeological analysis of Native American copper and brass artifacts from Mid-Atlantic sites. Maxwell Sickler, graduate of Saint Mary's College of Maryland
see Brass,Copper, and the Colonial Impact for posting about meeting
October 11, 2018
Charles County Archaeology Program
Esther Read gave a brief overview of the new Charles County Archaeology Program followed by an update on the salvage archeology at Simpkin Coatback and on the Port Tobacco site. Esther Doyle Read, Charles County Archaeologist
see Charles County Archaeology Program for posting about meeting
September 13, 2018
Archaeology of the Paleoindian Period (13,000-10,000 calendar years before present)
Zachary Singer covered the various hypotheses of how humans came to North America as well as described the various stone tools and technologies associated with pre-Clovis, Clovis, and later Paleoindian sites. Zachary Singer, Public Programs Coordinator, Anne Arundel County Division of Cultural Resources and The Lost Towns Project, Inc.
see Paleoindian Archaeology for posting about meeting
May 12, 2018
Port Tobacco River Conservancy and Potluck Supper
At CCASM's second Potluck Supper Tina Wilson talked about a number of projects being undertaken by PTRC, and Julie Simpson gave us an update on the Port Tobacco Jail House Lot. Tina Wilson and Julie Simpson, Port Tobacco River Conservancy
see PTRC and Potluck Supper for posting about meeting
April 12, 2018
Smith's St. Leonard Site
Ed Chaney showed us how archaeology being done on the Smith’s St.
Leonard Site is telling us more about the site and life in the 18th
century. Ed Chaney, Deputy Director, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
see Smith's St. Leonard Site for posting about meeting
March 8, 2018
X-Radiography in Archaeology and Conservation
Francis Lukezic shared several projects in which X-Radiography had been used to determine more about the inside of an object. Francis Lukezic, conservator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
see X-Radiography in Archaeology and Conservation for posting about meeting
February 8, 2018
An Adena Stone Cup Found in Charles County
Carol Cowherd compared the "Charles County" hematite cup with other
Adena hematite artifacts housed at NMNH as well as to some of the Adena
artifacts found in Maryland and Delaware. Carol also explored where
the artifact was probably found and what else has been found (or nor
found) in that area. Carol Cowherd, CCASM President
see Adena Stone Cup in Charles County for posting about meeting
January 11, 2018
Native American Hunting Tools and Techniques
Nate Salzman described the different hunting tools and tactics employed by pre-contact native groups of the Chesapeake and also looked at the importance of hunting to the native groups. Nathaniel Salzman' Education and Exhibit Specialist, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
see Native American Hunting Tools and Techniques for posting about meeting
December 14, 2017
Shell Button Manufacturing in 20th Century Delmarva
Jim Gibb talked about the Smithsonian Institution's research into this obscure craft focusing on the process of button making and the various conditions that first drew this industry to the region and then contributed to its demise. James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Shell Button Manufacturing for posting about meeting
November 9, 2017
Drone Anthropology and Archaeology in Belize
Jacob Moschler and Alison DeCamp recounted their recent tvisit to the remote Caracol archaeological site in Belize. Jacob also talked about drones and his work with drones on anthropological and archaeological projects. Jacob Moshler, Engineer and Drone Pilot, University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Test Site
Alison DeCamp
see Drone Anthropology and A Visit to Caracol for posting about meeting
October 12, 2017
History of Archeology in Maryland's First Capitol
Silas Hurry recounted the history of archaeology at Historic St. Mary's City starting with colonial times and continuing up to the present. Silas Hurry, Curator of Collections and Archaeological Laboratory Director, Historic St. Mary's City
see History of Archeology in Maryland's First Capitol for posting about meeting
September 14, 2017
Bones for Beginners Workshop II
Jim Gibb conducted a hands-on workshop using bird road kill specimens to review anatomy and point out distinguishing features of bird bones. James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Bones for Beginners Workshop II for posting about meeting
May 13, 2017
Thomas Stone and Potluck Supper
At CCASM's first Potluck Supper Amy Muraca talked about archaeology relating to Thomas Stone NHS, and David Lassman told us about numerous National Park sites in this area. Amy Muraca, NPS Resource Manager, and Park Ranger David Lassman
see Thomas Stone and Potluck Supper for posting about meeting
April 13, 2017
Landscape and the Imagined Past
Esther Read talked about how recent archaeology as well as efforts by Charles County are trying to provide visitors to Port Tobacco more clues to this historic counterpart. Next she described the archaeology at Rich Hill and how it is beginning to tell us how the different occupants of the property changed the landscape there. Esther Doyle Read, Charles County Contract Archaeologist
see Landscape and the Imagined Past for posting about meeting
March 9, 2017
Elusive Artifacts-Archaeological Textiles and Native Plants
Kate Dinnel shared with us the evidence for textiles in the archaeological record and from museum collections as well as described the plants used to make them. Kate Dinnel, Jefferson Paterson Park and Museum
see Elusive Artifacts for posting about meeting
February 9, 2017
Finding Josiah Henson: How Charles County Shaped the Life of this Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Julia King talked about Josiah Henson who was born in 1796, enslaved on the farm, La Grange, in Charles County, MD and about the archaeology this past year at La Grange that uncovered the location of the 18th century slave
quarter there. Julia King, Anthropology Professor, Saint Mary's College of Maryland
see Finding Josiah Henson for posting about meeting
January 12, 2017
Bones for Beginners Workshop I
Jim Gibb conducted a hands-on workshop using mammal road kill specimens to review anatomy and point out distinguishing features of mammal bones. James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Bones for Beginners Workshop I for posting about meeting
December 8, 2016
Artifacts of Religion and Magic
Sara Rivers-Cofield talked about interpreting the material culture of faith and the supernatural in Maryland. Sara Rivers-Cofield, Federal Curator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
see Artifacts of Religion and Magic for posting about meeting
November 10, 2016
Eastern Woodland Indians of Maryland Traveling Trunk
Julie Hall shared with CCASM an Eastern Woodland Indians of Maryland Traveling Trunk that Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) had created for education and outreach. Julie Hall, JPPM Education Coordinator
see Traveling Trunk for posting about meeting
October 13, 2016
Bones for Beginners
Jim Gibb presented the first of a series of talks on identifying animal bones. James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Bones for Beginners for posting about meeting
September 8, 2016
Archaeology and Service
Valerie Hall talked about various field work experiences, outreach projects, and research projects that have led to her being a Lab Manager for the Veterans Curation Program (VCP). VCP was created to process at-risk federal archaeological collections but also to assist qualifying veterans. Valerie Hall, Lab Manager, Veterans Curation Program
see Archaeology and Service for posting about meeting
May 12, 2016
2015 ASM Field School, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, and the Anthrocene
Jim Gibb presented some of the findings from the 2015 Archeological Society of Maryland's Fall Field School that was conducted at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). The field school uncovered deposits associated with John Contee's Java Plantation and one of the slave houses, both dating to the first half of the 19th century. Jim talked about placing what was found into the larger context of life in the Anthropocene James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see CCASM ASM Field School, SERC, and the Anthrocene for posting about meeting
April 14, 2016
Maryland Indian Heritage Trail
Rico Newman talked about the Maryland Indian Heritage Trail as well as the Accokeek Creek Site. Rico Newman, Commissioner, Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs
see Maryland Indian Heritage Trail for posting about meeting
March 10, 2016
CCASM Investigation of Pomonkey North
Carol Cowherd gave the final report on what was found during the CCASM investigation of Pomonkey North that started in 2012. This included information that had not been previously reported about what was learned from the excavation of the test units. Carol Cowherd, CCASM Vice-President
see CCASM Investigation of Pomonkey North for posting about meeting
February 11, 2016
In Search of Josiah Henson: Charles County's Famous Forgotten Son
Dr. Julia King talked about Josiah Henson who was born in 1796, enslaved on the farm, La Grange, in Charles County, MD. Julie and archaeology students from St. Mary’s College will be looking for locations where Josiah Henson may have lived in Charles County. Julia King, Anthropology Professor, Saint Mary's College of Maryland
see In Search of Josiah Henson for posting about meeting
January 14, 2016
Outfitting Outlander
Sara Rivers-Cofield discussed the MAC Lab's creation of the Outlander "traveling" exhibit, the various sites associated with the artifacts in the display, and the historical accuracy of the Outlander's costumes and props. Sara Rivers-Cofield, Federal Curator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
see Outfitting Outlander for posting about meeting
December 10, 2015
Archaeology of Maryland's Shoreline Settings
Matt McKnight and Troy Nowak talked about a shoreline case study and two underwater archaeological surveys. One of the surveys was on the Wicomico River (adjacent to Charles County) and the other was at Janes Island on the Eastern Shore.Troy Nowak, Assistant Underwater Archaeologist, Maryland Historical Trust
Matt McKnight, Research Archaeologist, Maryland Historical Trust
see Archaeology of Maryland's Shoreline Settings for posting about meeting
November 12, 2015
Jen Sparenberg, Hazard Mitigation Officer for the Maryland Historical Trust.
Stephanie Sperling, Lost Towns Project, Anne Arundel County.
see Protecting Archaeological Sites from Effects of Natural Hazards for posting about meeting
Kirsti Uunila, Historic Preservation Planner for Calvert County
see Tracing the Footsteps of Those Who Left for posting about meeting
Esther Doyle-Read, University of Maryland Baltimore County faculty and Contract Archaeologist for Charles County.
see Archaeology at Jewish Synagogue for posting about meeting
Douglas E Zabel, Professor, Biological and Physical Sciences, College of Southern Maryland
see The Land of Mary: Its Rocks and Minerals for posting about meeting
Rebecca Morehouse, State Curator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
see Charles County Archaeological Collections for posting about meeting
Don Shomette, historian and underwater archaeologist
see Ghost Fleet of Mallow's Bay for posting about meeting
Dr. Jim Gibb, Smithsonian Research Associate
see Shaw's Folly and Sparrow's Rest for posting about meeting
Emily Swain, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, M-NCPPC
Dr. Kristin Montaperto, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, M-NCPPC
see Archaeology in the Parks for posting about meeting
Dr. Patricia Samford, Director of Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
see Tabletop Excavation for posting about meeting
Rico Newman, Director of Maryland Indian Tourism Assoc., Inc.
see Sense of Place for posting about meeting
Dr. Julia A. King, Professor of Anthropology, Saint Mary's College of Maryland
see Charles and Eleanor Butler for posting about meeting
Patrick O'Neill, Independent Archaeologist/Historian
see 1814 Battle of the Potomac for posting about meeting
Dr. Laura Cripps, Howard Community College, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
see Using Archaeology Courses to Empower for posting about meeting
Lynne Bulhack, Ceramic Instructor and Amateur Archaeologist
see Point Lookout State Park and Oyster Shell Tempered Pottery for posting about meeting
Sarah Grady, Participant in Smithsonian Citizen Scientist Program
see Using a Metal Detector to Locate Buildings for posting about meeting
Cathy Thompson, Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management
see Port Tobacco Village Plan for posting about meeting
Michael Lucas, M-NCPPC Prince George's County
see Archaeology and African Americans at Mount Calvert for posting about meeting
Carol Cowherd, President, Charles County Archaeological Society of Maryland, Inc.
see Investigating Pomonkey North Site for posting about meeting
Tom Forhan
see Excavating a Classic Mayan Site for posting about meeting
Archaeological Sites and Natural Hazards
Jen Sparenberg discussed hazard mitigation in Maryland and described the types of hazards that affect archaeological sites as well as historic structures. Jen Sparenberg, Hazard Mitigation Officer for the Maryland Historical Trust.
Protecting Historic Places, Archeological Sites and Cultural Landscapes from the
Effects of Natural Hazards – A View from Anne Arundel County
Stephanie Sperling talked about the continuing effort in Anne Arundel County to identify archaeological sites at risk due to sea-level rise and coastal erosion. Stephanie Sperling, Lost Towns Project, Anne Arundel County.
see Protecting Archaeological Sites from Effects of Natural Hazards for posting about meeting
October 8, 2015
Tracing the Footsteps of Those Who Left Calvert County During the War of 1812
Kirsti Uunila showed documentary evidence for individual slaves who took refuge with British Naval forces during the War of 1812 and also suggested possible connections with archaeological sites. Kirsti Uunila, Historic Preservation Planner for Calvert County
see Tracing the Footsteps of Those Who Left for posting about meeting
September 10, 2015
Archaeology at Jewish Synagogue in Baltimore
Esther Doyle-Read described the archaeology done on a Jewish mikveh, a ritual bath. Archaeology had uncovered this original 1845 mikveh beneath the foundation of an extension of the Lloyd Street Jewish Synagogue in Baltimore. Esther Doyle-Read, University of Maryland Baltimore County faculty and Contract Archaeologist for Charles County.
see Archaeology at Jewish Synagogue for posting about meeting
May 14, 2015
The Land of Mary: Its Rocks and Minerals
Doug Zabel conducted an introductory workshop on the basics of minerals and rocks, focusing on the types of rocks occurring in Maryland. Douglas E Zabel, Professor, Biological and Physical Sciences, College of Southern Maryland
see The Land of Mary: Its Rocks and Minerals for posting about meeting
April 9, 2015
Highlights of Charles County Artifacts stored at MAC Lab
Becky Morehouse bought artifacts from several Charles County archaeological collections housed at the MAC Lab as well as the reports associated with the collections.Rebecca Morehouse, State Curator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
see Charles County Archaeological Collections for posting about meeting
March 12, 2015
Ghost Fleet of Mallow's Bay
Don Shomette related the history of the WWI ships that are now in Mallow's Bay, a vast ship graveyard on the western shore of Charles County. NOAA has accepted the Mallows Bay nomination for National Marine Sanctuary status. Don Shomette, historian and underwater archaeologist
see Ghost Fleet of Mallow's Bay for posting about meeting
February 12, 2015
Shaw's Folly and Sparrow's Rest
Jim Gibb talked about archaeology being done at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center on two neighboring 1660s plantation sites.Dr. Jim Gibb, Smithsonian Research Associate
see Shaw's Folly and Sparrow's Rest for posting about meeting
January 8, 2015
Stoddard's Ordinary
Emily Swain talked about the archaeology at Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park associated with Stoddard's Ordinary, a seventeenth century tavern/inn. Emily Swain, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, M-NCPPC
Archaeology and Community Collaboration
Kristin Montaperto related ways for engaging the local community in the archaeology being done at a given site as well as collaborating with the community. Dr. Kristin Montaperto, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, M-NCPPC
see Archaeology in the Parks for posting about meeting
December 12, 2014
Tabletop Excavation
Patricia Samford guided us through a hands-on activity that gave us a chance to be an archaeologist and investigate a pretend site without getting our hands dirty.Dr. Patricia Samford, Director of Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
see Tabletop Excavation for posting about meeting
November 13, 2014
Sense of Place
Rico Newman talked about "Sense of Place", one of five parts of the "World View" of Native Americans. Rico also talked about the efforts to create the Maryland Indian Heritage Trails in order to make people more aware of these locations and their significance to the Native American story. Rico Newman, Director of Maryland Indian Tourism Assoc., Inc.
see Sense of Place for posting about meeting
October 9, 2014
The Interesting Story of Charles and Eleanor Butler: Archaeology Deepens the Story
Dr. Julia King enticed us with the story of Eleanor, an Irish immigrant, and Charles Butler, an enslaved African. The pair met while working at Notley Hall on the Wicomico River and married in 1681 in Maryland. Dr. King uses the archaeological record to reconstruct this narrative. Dr. Julia A. King, Professor of Anthropology, Saint Mary's College of Maryland
see Charles and Eleanor Butler for posting about meeting
September 11, 2014
The Potomac Squadron and the Attack on Washington
Patrick O'Neill described how Maryland and Virginia militias engaged British warships on the Potomac between August and September of 1814 and how these efforts gave Baltimore time to build their defenses before being attacked 1½ weeks later, where the Star Spangled Banner was penned.Patrick O'Neill, Independent Archaeologist/Historian
see 1814 Battle of the Potomac for posting about meeting
May 8, 2014
Using Archaeology Courses to Empower Undergraduates
Dr. Laura Cripps talked about developing a general course for those with no prior knowledge or interest in archaeology. She showed parts of the on-line "virtual excavation" used in her archaeological methods class. She also described several research projects involving the students.Dr. Laura Cripps, Howard Community College, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
see Using Archaeology Courses to Empower for posting about meeting
April 10, 2014
Overwhelmed By the Sea: An Afternoon at Point Lookout State Park (and fabric impressed oyster shell tempered pottery)
Lynne Bulhack told us about the shell tempered Mockley pottery she had found at Point Lookout and how it had led her on a quest to learn more about how it was made. Lynne also brought a trifold display on pottery as well as pottery examples (experimental archaeology).Lynne Bulhack, Ceramic Instructor and Amateur Archaeologist
see Point Lookout State Park and Oyster Shell Tempered Pottery for posting about meeting
March 19, 2014
Identifying and Delineating Building Locations on Low-Density Sites Using a Metal Detector
Sarah Grady showed how a metal detector could be used as a non-invasive way to locate a site structure when there were few surface artifacts in the vicinity of the structure.Sarah Grady, Participant in Smithsonian Citizen Scientist Program
see Using a Metal Detector to Locate Buildings for posting about meeting
January 15, 2014
The Port Tobacco Village Plan
Cathy Thompson shared with us the Port Tobacco Village Plan and what changes are in store for the Courthouse, Burch House, and Stagg Hall in 2014.Cathy Thompson, Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management
see Port Tobacco Village Plan for posting about meeting
December 12, 2013
What Archaeology is Telling Us about the Lives of African Americans Who Lived at Mount Calvert
Michael Lucas talked about past and current archaeology being done on an eighteenth and nineteenth century tobacco plantation located in the Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park in Prince George’s County. Current archaeology is for the slave area of the plantation. Michael Lucas, M-NCPPC Prince George's County
see Archaeology and African Americans at Mount Calvert for posting about meeting
November 14, 2013
Pomonkey North - Small Flakes, Broken Pottery, and an Opportunity to Learn (site CCASM investigating)
CCASM has been investigating a Native American site since February 2012. Carol Cowherd shared all we have learned to date about the site and about how to investigate a site. Carol Cowherd, President, Charles County Archaeological Society of Maryland, Inc.
see Investigating Pomonkey North Site for posting about meeting
October 10, 2013
Archaeological Investigations of a Classic Maya Site in Belize
In the summer of 2012 Tom Forhan was part of an archaeological investigation of a Classic Mayan site Maax Na (“Spider-Monkey House”) in Belize. Tom described his experiences of surveying a mile-long transect through the jungle as well as the living conditions of those participating in the project. Tom Forhan
see Excavating a Classic Mayan Site for posting about meeting
September 12, 2013
Finding 17th Century Chapel in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery
Jim Gibb highlighted the results from ASM's field session at the cemetery of the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. They found strong evidence for the location of the 17th Century earthfast chapel as well as of a nearby domestic structure that may have been occupied by the Jesuits
Dr. James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Finding 17th Century Chapel in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery for posting about meeting
Jim Gibb highlighted the results from ASM's field session at the cemetery of the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. They found strong evidence for the location of the 17th Century earthfast chapel as well as of a nearby domestic structure that may have been occupied by the Jesuits
Dr. James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Finding 17th Century Chapel in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery for posting about meeting
May 9, 2013
Early Architecture in Maryland
There were two talks relating to the early architecture in Maryland. Ruth Mitchell reviewed the architecture of St. John's Freehold, and Timothy Riordan discussed the transition from impermanent to formal architecture in Maryland. Timothy Riordan, Director of Archaeology, Historic St. Mary’s City
Ruth Mitchell, Senior Staff Archaeologist , Historic St. Mary’s City,
see Early Architecture in Maryland for posting about meeting
April 11, 2013
Looking for George Atzerodt in Port Tobacco
This was an opportunity to share information that might lead to identifying the Port Tobacco location of the carriage shop associated with George Atzerodt, one of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. Discussion was lead by Jim Gibb and Joe Gleason.
Jim Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
Joe Gleason
see Looking for George Atzerodt in Port Tobacco for posting about meeting
This was an opportunity to share information that might lead to identifying the Port Tobacco location of the carriage shop associated with George Atzerodt, one of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. Discussion was lead by Jim Gibb and Joe Gleason.
Jim Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
Joe Gleason
see Looking for George Atzerodt in Port Tobacco for posting about meeting
March 14, 2013
Archaeology at Shuter's Hill in Alexandria
Garret Fesler reviewed the archaeology that Alexandria Archaeology has done at Shuter's Hill since 1995. Alexander Archaeology encourages volunteers to help with the excavations.
Garret Fesler, Alexandria Archaeology
see Archaeology at Shuter's Hill in Alexandria for posting about meeting
February 14, 2013
Garret Fesler reviewed the archaeology that Alexandria Archaeology has done at Shuter's Hill since 1995. Alexander Archaeology encourages volunteers to help with the excavations.
Garret Fesler, Alexandria Archaeology
see Archaeology at Shuter's Hill in Alexandria for posting about meeting
February 14, 2013
What's Happening in Calvert County Archaeology
Kirsti Uunila indicated the ways archaeology was "happening" in Calvert County - everything from mandated Cultural Resource Management to accidental discovery. She also would welcome volunteers to work with her.
Kirsti Uunila, Historic Preservation Planner, Calvert County Planning & Zoning
see What's Happening in Calvert County Archaeology for posting about meeting
January 10, 2013
Results of Remote Sensing Done at Port Tobacco
Peter Quantock presented some of the geophysical results from the remote sensing he did in Port Tobacco in 2011. Both magnetometer and ground penetrating work was done around the Courthouse.
Peter Quantock, M.A. Anthopology candidate, University of Denver
see Remote Sensing at Port Tobacco for posting about meeting
December 13, 2012
Kirsti Uunila indicated the ways archaeology was "happening" in Calvert County - everything from mandated Cultural Resource Management to accidental discovery. She also would welcome volunteers to work with her.
Kirsti Uunila, Historic Preservation Planner, Calvert County Planning & Zoning
see What's Happening in Calvert County Archaeology for posting about meeting
January 10, 2013
Results of Remote Sensing Done at Port Tobacco
Peter Quantock presented some of the geophysical results from the remote sensing he did in Port Tobacco in 2011. Both magnetometer and ground penetrating work was done around the Courthouse.
Peter Quantock, M.A. Anthopology candidate, University of Denver
see Remote Sensing at Port Tobacco for posting about meeting
December 13, 2012
War of 1812 at Nottingham, MD
Mike Lucas talked about what has been found by the War of 1812 Archaeology Project at Nottingham, a small village on the Patuxent River. During the summer of 1814, the British briefly occupied Nottingham on their way to Washington. This multi-year project was started by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in October 2011.
Dr. Mike Lucas, M-NCPPC Prince George's County
see War of 1812 at Nottingham for posting about meeting
November 8, 2012
Dr. James G Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Archaeologcy and the Citizen Scientist for posting about meeting
October 10, 2012
Bob Sonderman, Museum Support Center, National Park Service - National Capital Region
see Identifying Bottle Glass for posting about meeting
September 13, 2012
Jim Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see War of 1812 at Elk's Landing for posting about meeting
May 10, 2012
Tim Thoman, Native American Village Manager, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
see Making Stone Tools for posting about meeting
April 12, 2012
March 8, 2012
February 9, 2012
January 12, 2012
December 7, 2011
November 2, 2011
October 5, 2011
May 5, 2011
April 6, 2011
March 2, 2011
February 2, 2011
January 5, 2011
December 1, 2010
November 3, 2010
October 6, 2010
Life in Early Prince George’s County, Maryland: Archaeological Discoveries at the other Charles Town 1684-1721
Dr. Michael Lucas, Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission
see Hearing About an Early Prince George's County Town for posting about meeting
September 1, 2010
The Posey Site
A late 17th Century Charles County site, whose artifacts show how interaction with European colonists changed the material culture of Maryland’s Indians
Sara Rivers-Cofield, Curator, Federal Collections, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
see Learning about Posey Site and its Artifacts for posting about meeting
Mike Lucas talked about what has been found by the War of 1812 Archaeology Project at Nottingham, a small village on the Patuxent River. During the summer of 1814, the British briefly occupied Nottingham on their way to Washington. This multi-year project was started by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in October 2011.
Dr. Mike Lucas, M-NCPPC Prince George's County
see War of 1812 at Nottingham for posting about meeting
November 8, 2012
Archaeology and the Citizen-Scientist:
A New Program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Jim Gibb discussed the excavations being done at Sellman’s Connection, a 500-acre tract that is now part of the the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Anne Arundel County. This is part of a pilot program at SERC.A New Program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Dr. James G Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Archaeologcy and the Citizen Scientist for posting about meeting
October 10, 2012
Identifying Bottle Glass
Bob Sonderman gave a mini-workshop on identifying 18th through 20th
century bottle glass based on determining how the bottle was
manufactured. Bob even had examples of bottles or bottle fragments to illustrate the different processes.Bob Sonderman, Museum Support Center, National Park Service - National Capital Region
see Identifying Bottle Glass for posting about meeting
September 13, 2012
War of 1812 Embankment at Elk's Landing, MD
Jim Gibb presented the historical evidence for the location of a War of 1812 embankment at Elk's Landing, and then proceeded to show the results from the 2012 ASM Field School Session that confirms its location. Jim Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see War of 1812 at Elk's Landing for posting about meeting
May 10, 2012
Making Stone Tools
Tim
Thoman demonstrated flint knapping, the technique Native Americans
used to create stone tools. He demonstrated both pressure flaking
and percussion flaking (hitting the stones with hammerstones, antlers, or wooden
billets).Tim Thoman, Native American Village Manager, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
see Making Stone Tools for posting about meeting
April 12, 2012
The Search for Newtowne Chapel
Scott Lawrence provided the current status of the search for Newtowne Chapel, a 17th Century Jesuit Chapel located in the cemetery of St Francis Xavier Church in Newtown, St Mary’s County Maryland
Scott Lawrence Grave Concerns
see Looking for Newtowne Chapel for posting about meetingMarch 8, 2012
The Original Mt Aventine(s)
Laura Cripps described a multidisciplinary investigation for the original Mt. Aventine(s), at Chapman State Park in Western Charles County. The work is being undertaken by Howard Community College professors and students.
Laura Cripps, Howard Community College, Assistant Professor of Anthropology/Geography
see Looking for the Original Mt Aventine(s) for posting about meetingFebruary 9, 2012
Westwood Manor and Being Fashionable on Maryland’s Western Shore in the Late 17th-Century
A new analysis of artifacts from Westwood Manor, a Charles County plantation on the Wicomico River included an ivory handle from a walking stick. This led into a discussion of fashions in Maryland in the 17th century
Patricia Samford, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab Director, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
see Westwood Manor - Being Fashionable in the 17th Century for posting about meetingJanuary 12, 2012
Using Land Deeds and Plats to Look for Port Tobacco in the 18th Century
Carol Cowherd showed how land records and plats were used to look for the original 1729 layout of the town and also talked a little about life in the town in the eighteenth century.
Carol Cowherd, President, Charles County Archaeological Society of Maryland, Inc.
see Port Tobacco in the 18th Century for posting about meetingDecember 7, 2011
Cultural Landscapes and Wilderness: Historic Archaeology of the Riley Tract Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC
Tom Forhan told about the work he had done in Rock Creek Park. Before the government acquired the land for Rock Creek Park in 1890, the area was farmed by a diverse group of landowners and tenants, including 100 acres owned by William Riley. His talk highlighted cultural landscapes and the wilderness.
Tom Forhan, Vice President, Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc.
see Riley Tract in Rock Creek Park for posting about meetingNovember 2, 2011
Discovering the Piscataway Fort
Dr. King described several sites on the Wicomico River and in the Zekiah Swamp that she and her students have investigated over the last three years and how this past summer she thinks they have found the Zekiah Fort.
Dr. Julia A. King, Professor of Anthropology, Saint Mary's College of Maryland
see Searching for Piscataway Fort for posting about meetingOctober 5, 2011
History and Archaeology of Maryland Mills
The presentation explored the history and architecture of Maryland mills and showed how archaeological investigations have revealed remarkable differences in technology among the state’s mills.
Dr. James Gibb, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see History and Archaeology of Maryland Mills for posting about meetingMay 5, 2011
Identifying and Dating American Bottles
A workshop to discover the different features of machine-made glass bottles that help to identify the date and the use of the bottle.
Alyssa Marizan, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Identifying Machine-Made Bottles for posting about meetingApril 6, 2011
Sands of Time: Sedimentation of Port Tobacco
A look at the massive soil changes at Port Tobacco using information from the Burch House excavations.
Anne Hayward, Gibb Archaeological Consulting
see Looking at Massive Soil Changes at Port Tobacco for posting about meetingMarch 2, 2011
Wollaston: The Search for a Seventeenth Century Manor
An overview of the 2008 excavations conducted along the Potomac River in Charles County.
Local lore has often credited this area to be the location of the original Wollaston Manor house built by Captain James Neale in 1661. However, the artifacts and the dimensions of the two dwellings excavated indicated that these buildings were not Wollaston Manor.
Local lore has often credited this area to be the location of the original Wollaston Manor house built by Captain James Neale in 1661. However, the artifacts and the dimensions of the two dwellings excavated indicated that these buildings were not Wollaston Manor.
Kelly Cooper, Education Coordinator,Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
see Searching for Seventeenth Century Wollaston Manor for posting about meetingFebruary 2, 2011
Is There a Prehistoric Woodland Site in My Backyard?
Over the past several years flakes and other artifacts have been appearing in the Carol"s backyard. After briefly reviewing the type of technology associated with Native Americans in the Chesapeake, we looked
Carol Cowherd, Charles County Archaeology Society of Maryland
see Looking at Prehistoric Artifacts in Charles County for posting about meetingJanuary 5, 2011
Archeology and History of Q-Ranch in Gila County, Arizona
Belinda shared her experiences of excavating a historic site and Mogollon pueblos on the Q-Ranch in Arizona, and also shared stories relating to the history of the ranch.
Belinda Urquiza, Charles County Archaeology Society of Maryland
see Sharing Experiences Excavating in Arizona for posting about meetingDecember 1, 2010
After the Digging is Done: Archaeological Discoveries in the Laboratory
A discussion on what archaeologists do with artifacts after the excavations, the research that goes into learning about material culture, and what these exciting finds tell us about the past.
Silas Hurry, Curator of Collections, Historic Saint Mary’s City
see Finding Out What Happens After the Digging Is Done for posting about meetingNovember 3, 2010
Forts, Traitors, and Traders
Dr. King reviewed some of the exciting findings from this summer's 2010 field season in the Zekiah Swamp, including closing in on the Zekiah Fort and discovering the site of Governor Josias Fendall, a hero to some, a traitor to others.
Dr. Julia A. King, Professor of Anthropology, Saint Mary's College of Maryland
see Hearing About Forts, Traitor, and Traders in Charles County for posting about meetingOctober 6, 2010
Life in Early Prince George’s County, Maryland: Archaeological Discoveries at the other Charles Town 1684-1721
Dr. Michael Lucas, Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission
see Hearing About an Early Prince George's County Town for posting about meeting
September 1, 2010
The Posey Site
A late 17th Century Charles County site, whose artifacts show how interaction with European colonists changed the material culture of Maryland’s Indians
Sara Rivers-Cofield, Curator, Federal Collections, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
see Learning about Posey Site and its Artifacts for posting about meeting
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