26 April
-Cecil County-
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
-St. Mary's County-
Lecture: Calvert House Excavations 2008.
Discription: Dr. Tim Riordan, HSMC chief archaeologist, will present findings from the 2008 Historic St. Mary’s City Field School excavations of the yardscape around the Calvert House. Learn about the discovery of a possible outbuilding, excavation of a 10-foot segment of the ditch of Poe’s Fort (1645), and what was learned about how the site used.
Sponsor: Historic St. Mary’s City
Location: HSMC Visitor Center auditorium, St. Mary’s City
Time: 3:00 PM
Fee: Free admission
Contact: 1-800-SMC-1634 or 240-895-4990 HSMC
-Harford County-
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: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Sponsor: ASNC and Liriodendron Mansion Location: 502 West Gordon Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Contact: Dan Coates, 410.273.9619,
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