MARYLAND

Maryland Archaeology Month
The Archaeological Society of Maryland (ASM) sponsors and co-sponsors a variety of archeological activities throughout the year. One of the biggest annual events is the celebration of Maryland Archeology Month each April. ASM joins with other archeological groups and dozens of individuals to promote the importance and excitement of Maryland's archaeological heritage. Events are planned throughout the state and are publicized by way of an Archaeology Month poster and Calendar of Events. These events include talks and lectures, guided tours, workshops, and fieldwork opportunities. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.marylandarcheology.org.

Summer archaeology camps for children, and summer adult workshops in archaeology, are available through M-NCPPC, Montgomery County, Maryland. Four one-week Children’s Sessions (ages 10-15 years), beginner through advanced, are being offered. In addition, an Adult Summer Workshop is planned for August. For registration information contact: Heather Bouslog at heather.bouslog@mncppc-mc.org or call 301-840-5848.

The Port Tobacco Archaeological Project Blog. Here you will find regular updates regarding fieldwork, labwork, archival research, and volunteer opportunities. The Project accepts volunteers of all ages and abilities. If you would like to be involved please check out this website: http://www.porttobacco.blogspot.com or email: JamesGGibb@comcast.net.

The Maryland Historic Trust holds a Workshop in Archaeology every late winter/early spring in Crownsville, Maryland. Aspiring archaeologists learn how ancient peoples conducted everyday affairs, as well as more about archaeology itself. For more information, visit: www.MarylandHistoricalTrust.net/workshop.html

The Maryland Science Center
The Maryland Science Center in Baltimore has educational programs for children and interesting exhibits including Dinosaur Mysteries. For more information, call 410-685-5225, or visit its Web site at: www.mdsci.org/.

The Calvert Marine Museum
The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons has a Saturday program for children 8 and older called Fossil Field Experience. Children learn paleontological techniques used to uncover evidence of life. Then, they comb the beach for fossils. For more information, call 410-326-2042, ext. 41, or visit its Web site at: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum offers many educational programs for children and families. The Museum features a Discovery Room and a free tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory the first Friday of every month. For more information, call 410-586-8500, or visit its Web site at: www.jefpat.org/.

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