Harford County Events
April 1-30
Display: Archaeology Month 2009 Displays
Institution: Harford County libraries Time see branch information below
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 and Times: Havre de Grace Branch, Harford County Public Library, 120 N. Union Ave. Havre de Grace, MD 21078, .Mon-Tues-Thurs 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M, Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Contact: Bill McIntyre, 410.939.0768,
Location and Times: Harford Community College Library, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015-1698, Monday – Thursday, 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Contact: . Sharon Stowers, 443-412-2059
Old Line Museum, 640 Main Street, Delta, PA, call for times Contact: Jack Davis, 410.734.6357,
April 5
Event: Archaeology Month Festival, Archaeology in our backyards
Description: Explore how history happens every day and what your role is in exploring and preserving the past through archaeological techniques. View displays and take part in hands-on activities while learning about life along the water from prehistoric times to the present. Family friendly event.
Fee: Free to museum members and with regular paid admission. Adults $3.50, Seniors, students, military $2.50, children 8 and under are free.
Sponsor: ASNC and Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 100 Lafayette Street, Havre de Grace, Maryland
Contact: Ann Persson, 410.272.3425
April 17
Lecture: Paul Cresthull Memorial Lecture
Description: Dr. Bruce Thompson will present the findings of his recent work on the Grieb site, titled Examining a 17th-century Dutch Plantation site on the Chester River. Open to the public at no charge. Light refreshments served. A poster presentation will begin at 6:30 PM showcasing the research projects of students in the Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology of Maryland classes.
Sponsor: HCC Behavioral and Social Sciences and History Departments, Archeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake
Location: Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, Edgewood Hall (Room 132), Bel Air, MD 21015-1698
Time: 6:30 PM
Contact: Dr. Sharon Stowers, Division of Social Sciences 443-412-2059
April 26, 2009
Exhibit: Grand opening of the Prehistoric Chesapeake Cultures exhibit
Description: The display of prehistoric materials follows a timeline of native cultures in the region from the Paleoindian period through the late Woodland era. The exhibit is designed to meet state curriculum standards and the Boy Scouts of America’s Indian Lore Merit Badge. Fee: Free. Time: 1 – 4PM
Sponsor: ASNC and Liriodendron Mansion Location: 502 West Gordon Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Contact: Dan Coates, 410.273.9619, |
