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The theme of the meeting was Preserving Many Histories: Growing Challenges and Creative Solutions.

We were hosted by the Upper Patuxent Archaeology Group at the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building on Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland.

The program included:

William B. Marye Award and Patricia Seitz Memorial Teacher of the Year Award

Welcome lecture on Selling 19th Century: Creative Programs at the Patapsco Female Institute. by Lee Preston, President, UPAG

Preserving Our Past: Howard County Recreation and Parks Preservation Projects. Clara Gouin, Chief Planner, HCRPD

Preservation in Progress: The Ellicott City Colored School Project. Sylvia Cooke, President

The Frederic M. Stiner Memorial Lecture. Dr. Charles Hall, State Terrestrial Archaeologist

Challenges and Solutions of the Hunley. Claire Peachey, Naval Historical Center

Telling the Banneker Story. Steven X. Lee, Historian and Park Supervisor, Banneker Park

Report on the Winslow Field Session. Dr. Joe Dent, American University