Cecil County Events
April 1-30
Display: Cecil County Library Poster and artifact informational displays
Description: Local and statewide events will be showcased, along with the archaeology month poster and artifacts, at appropriate display locations at public libraries and institutions. Information about archaeology month and how to get involved will be available for the public
Sponsor: ASNC (Archaeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake)
Location: Perryville Branch, Cecil County Public Library, 500 Coudon Blvd., Perryville, MD 21903,
Time Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM -9:00 PM, Fri-Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fee: Free
Contact: Dan Coates, 410.273.9619
April 18
Activity: River Sweep
Description: Preserving our cultural resources begins with saving our natural resources. River Sweep 2009 will focus on Garrett Island, the site of 10,000 years of human activity and geological wonder. T-shirt and lunch provided, call to register.
Sponsor: ASNC and Friends of Garrett Island Location: Perryville Community Park, Perry Point, Maryland 21902
Time 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Fee: Free
Contact: Jack Davis, 410.734.6357,
April 25-26
Fieldwork opportunity: Excavations at the Susquehanna Canal, Cecil County, Maryland Description: ASNC will continue field investigations at the Susquehanna Canal near Octoraro Creek, Cecil County, Maryland, the site of one of the oldest artificial waterways in the nation. No previous experience is required, although participants must follow standard guidelines. Registration is required. Due to security reasons, no one can be admitted to the site without prior authorization.
Sponsor: ASNC
Location: Car pool spot: Octoraro Creek Trail parking lot, Route 222 north of Port Deposit, Cecil County, Maryland
Fee: Free
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: Ann Persson, 410.272.3425
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