26 April 2008
- Dorchester County -
Display: Prehistoric Archeology of Dorchester County
Description: Join professional and avocational archeologists for this day-long conversation about the prehistoric
archeology of Dorchester County (you don't have to stay all day!). The record of more than 12,000 years of human
activity on this landscape can be appreciated though an examination of the artifacts left behind. Among the collections
exhibited will be Darrin Lowery's Chesapeake Archeological Research Foundation prehistoric collection, and Charles
Clough's collection of materials collected from the Sandy Hill Adena site. In addition to viewing, you can also talk
to experts and learn about artifacts you have found.
Sponsor:Dorchester County Historical Society & the South Dorchester Folk Museum
Location: Robbins Heritage Center, at LaGrange Plantation, 902-904 LaGrange Ave, Cambridge, MD
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Contact: Terry Crannell at (410) 943-3870 or (410) 221-5122, email: osmisos@yahoo.com
- Prince George's County -
Symposium: George’s Underground: Currant Archaeology in Prince George’s County
Description: This symposium on currant archaeology in Prince George’s County will feature presentations on the
archaeology of American Indians, Colonial settlements, and enslaved and free African Americans. All presentations
will be tailored towards the general public. Artifacts and the “tools of the trade” will be on display, as well as
information on volunteer opportunities.
Sponsor: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)
Location: College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Scott Drive, College Park, MD 20740, 301-864-6029,
301-927-6472 (fax), TTY: 301-699-2544, www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fee: None.
Contact: M-NCPPC Archaeology Program, 301-627-1286, Don Creveling
or Mike Lucas.
-St. Mary's County-
Exhibit: Grand Opening of the Van Sweringen Exhibit at Hitoric St. Mary's City
Description: Garrett Van Sweringen was one of the more durable characters of St. Mary’s City
during the period of the capital. A Dutch immigrant from Delaware, Van Sweringen operated an exclusive
lodging house in St. Mary’s City which catered to the elite. Van Sweringen served as alderman and
mayor of the city and was one of the most enterprising entrepreneurs in early Maryland. The new
exhibit, on the actual archaeological site, tells the story of Van Sweringen and the history and
archaeology that allow us to tell his saga. Ribbon cutting will occur at 1 p.m. and Dr. Henry Miller
will present an illustrated talk in the State House at 2 p.m.
Location: Historic St. Mary’s City
Contact: Historic
St. Mary's City, 1-800-SMC-1634 or 240-895-4990
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee: All activities FREE all day long.
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