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Come learn about the rich history of Anne Arundel County!

Buttons from Londontown
The Lost Towns Project hosts Dig Days, Lab Days, lectures, and workshops for the public on the weekends! We host activities for a variety of ages, including family-friendly activities, and this page will be updated as we add activities throughout the year. We also host volunteers and interns. No experience is required. For more information, contact our education coordinator, Ms. Jessie Grow at 410-222-1318.

 

 

Schedule of Upcoming Events

21st Annual Archeology Workshop - 2012
Hosted by the Maryland Historical Trust and the Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc.

This workshop is open to everyone, and has both lectures and workshops. Please stay tuned for the upcoming dates!

Check out http://mht.maryland.gov/archeology_workshop.html to learn more.

Society for Historical Archaeology Conference,
January 4-8, 2012

Baltimore, Maryland

SHA is marking the bicentennial of the War of 1812 by holding their conference in Baltimore! Jane Cox is presenting a paper, and there will be many other interesting sessions and tours.

There will also be a free public archaeology event on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Fort McHenry. The even is entitled "Gallantly 'Streaming': 21st-Century Public Archaeology in Maryland."

Learn more about the conference here.

Mid-Atlantic Archaeological Conference, March 22-25, 2012
Viginia Beach, Virginia

This year, Lost Towns archaeologist and intern coordinator, Stephanie Sperling, will be presenting research on the Middle Archaic component of Pig Point.

Learn more about the conference here.

2012 Saturday Public Dig Days...stay tuned!

Lost Towns archaeologists invite the public to help screen soil and find artifacts, take tours, and attend workshops at Historic London Town and Gardens. Call 410-222-1919 to reserve your spot! This year, we will be hosting two Dig Days (to be announced). Come and join us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lost Towns Project * Anne Arundel County Trust for Preservation, Inc. * PO Box 1573 * Annapolis, MD 21404