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Spring 2012
"Man's Best Friend" found at Pig Point Al Luckenbach
London Town's New Museum Exhibit Showcases Archaeology John E. Kille
Area Collectors Add to Our Knowledge of Local History Stephanie Sperling
Researching Architectural History: Taking a New Look at Old Maps Anastasia Poulos
Tailors and Seamstresses: Historical Vignettes Pat Melville
"Sewing Through Time" Exhibit Now Open! Jessie Grow
Protecting the Past Boy Scouts of America
 
Winter 2012
Adena Tube Pipes from Pig Point Al Luckenbach
A Third Season at Pig Point Al Luckenbach
A Fresh Look at Patuxent River Prehistoric Sites Stephanie Sperling
Betty Williams, A Volunteer with Longevity Pat Melville
The American Foursquare Darian Schwab
Archaeology is Sew Cool! Jessie Grow
Preservation Maryland Provides Grant for Archaeological SWAT Team Stephanie Sperling
Farewells and Best Wishes! Erin Cullen
Mystery Artifact (answer from Summer 2011)
 
Summer 2011
A Return to Rumney's Tavern, London Town Al Luckenbach
Another Exciting Field Season at Pig Point Stephanie Taleff Sperling
Discoveries about the Batchelor's Choice Servant's Quarter Lauren Schiszik
Lost Towns Intern Dives Right Into the Discipline Jessie Grow
Spring and Summer Interns Lauren Schiszik
Sea Level Rise Research Gets a Boost Lauren Schiszik
Goodbyes and Hellos Lauren Schiszik
Mystery Artifact
 
Winter 2011
C-14 Dating Takes Pig Point Back Over 8,000 Years Al Luckenbach
Sea Level Rise Threatens Our Cultural Heritage Stephanie T. Sperling
A Closer Look at the Samuel Chew Site John Kille
ACT Awards Ceremony Pays Homage to Excellence John Kille
Field Season at Sparrow's Rest/Java Reveals Interesting Finds C. Jane Cox
Batchelor's Choice Lauren Schiszik
Intern Update Lauren Schiszik
Mystery Artifact
 
Summer 2010
The Lost Towns Project and County Executive Welcome International Visitors to Pig Point Lauren Schiszik
New (and Old) Faces at Lost Towns Lauren Schiszik
Messages from the Past at Pig Point Al Luckenbach
Interns Galore! Lauren Schiszik
Excavations Continue at Java  C. Jane Cox
A Partnership to Evaluate Threatened Coastal Sites…or, More Site Visits, Huzzah Stephanie Sperling
Evaluation of Anne Arundel County's Inventory of Historic Properties Matt Bowling
In Memoriam: Marion Francis and Tracey Corder John E. Kille
 
Winter 2010
Hoping for Hopewell Al Luckenbach
Another Outstanding ACT Awards Ceremony John Kille
Sorting Out the Middle Woodland Lauren Schiszik
Native American Subsistence C. Jane Cox
Update: Archaeology through a Microscope Steve Tourville
How Will Sea Level Rise Affect Archaeological Sites? Stephanie Taleff Sperling
Mystery Artifact Shawn Sharpe
The Other Manhattan Beach  Gabriela Harris
 
Autumn 2009
Important Discoveries at the Chew Site John Kille
Wonders Never Cease at Pig Point Al Luckenbach
A Closer Look at Middle Woodland Life Stephanie T. Sperling
Teardown or Preserve? That is the Question Darian Schwab
When Interns Descend…we get LOTS of Work Done Lauren Schiszik
Mystery Artifact Shawn Sharpe
Volunteers and Interns Party it Up! Jessie Grow
 
Summer 2009
Native American Discoveries at Pig Point Al Luckenbach
Your Will and Estate Planning: Please Keep the Lost Towns Project in Mind John E. Kille
Lost Towns Project Receives Gift of the Ogle Prehistoric Research Collection Jane Cox
Living and Travelling in Anne Arundel County, 2,000 Years ago Stephanie T. Sperling
Scenes from the Past - Railroad Towns of Anne Arundel County Gabriella Harris
The Project has an Informative new Site…on the web! Lauren Schiszik
Lost Towns Has some newly minted grads! Lauren Schiszik
Mystery Artifacts Shawn Sharpe
Volunteer Opportunities Abound at the Lost Towns Project Jessie Grow
 
Winter 2009
More Discoveries at the Chew Mansion Al Luckenbach
Membership Update John Kille
"Written in Bone: Forensic Files of the 17th-Century Chesapeake" opens on February 7, 2009 at the Smithsonian Jane Cox
The Wonders of Java Continue Jessie Grow
"Paddle Through History" Kayak Tours wins Heritage Product Award! Jessie Grow
Mystery Artifact Shawn Sharpe
Ongoing Research about the Middle Woodland Stephanie T. Sperling
The Vernacular "I-house": A Vanishing Resource Darian Schwab
In Memoriam: Harold West
ACT Hosts Another Successful Awards Ceremony John Kille
Many Thanks to the Friends and Relatives of Eugene Wugofski and Harold West John Kille
 
Summer 2008
Waist Deep in Cellar Trash John Kille
Now we know Dick Cheney's Politics! Al Luckenbach
Serious Budget Woes… and How You Can Help! John Kille
Members List
Mystery Artifact Erin Cullen
Thank You Congressmen Hoyer and Culberson! John Kille
Summer Interns! Lauren Schiszik
SERC and the Lost Towns Project Embark Upon an Exciting New Partnership Jane Cox
"Paddling Through History" Kayak Tours! Jessie Grow
Quaker National Register Nomination Accepted by the State Lauren Schiszik
Exciting Revelations about the Camp Letts Prehistoric Site Stephanie T. Sperling
 
Winter 2008
Another Burle Plan at Cheney's Hills? Al Luckenbach
2007 ACT Awards Lauren Schiszik
Update on the Samuel Chew Family Site John Kille
Historic Structures Survey Jane Cox
Mystery Artifact Erin Cullen
Exciting New Finds at Java Stephanie Sperling
Intern Update Lauren Schiszik
Slave Quarter or Tenant House? An Examination of Vernacular Housing in Anne Arundel County Jenna Solomon
Anne Arundel County Public Library Heritage Collection is Now Open at the Lost Towns Archaeology Lab John Kille
Lost Towns Project Presenting at the MAAC Conference
 
Fall 2007
The Significance of the Chew Discovery Al Luckenbach
The History of the Chew Site John Kille
Unexpected Discoveries as the "Java" Mansion Site Jane Cox
Come visit Our New Lab!
Welcome the the Newest Ladies of Lost Towns Lauren Schiszik
Mystery Artifact - Firearm Stock
Preserving Goshen: Architectural Discoveries at an Historic House Jenna Solomon
Historic Cemeteries in Anne Arundel County  Jane Cox
Thanks to Our Summer Interns! Lauren Schiszik
Obsidian: Is it or Isn't It? Al Luckenbach
 
Spring 2007
The Wall-Raising of the Carpenter's Shop at London Town  Lauren Schiszik
Lost Towns Wins National Award Al Luckenbach
The Latest Discoveries on the Rhode River Jane Cox
Making a Transatlantic Ship Seaworthy John Kille
Endangered Species: The Maryland Tobacco Barn Jenna Solomon
Pewter Tobacco Pipe at Cheney's Hills Kelly Cooper
Calling All Volunteers: Let the Lost Towns Project be Your Fitness Plan This Summer! Lauren Schiszik
 
Winter 2007
Navigating the Open Waters of the Past…in 3D John Kille
Possible Metallurgy at Swan Cove Shawn Sharpe
Elementary my dear Watson Al Luckenbach
The New (and old) Faces of Lost Towns Lauren Schiszik
2006 ACT Awards Lauren Schiszik
Fall Interns Lauren Schiszik
Our Archaeology Lab Needs Your Help!
A Brief Trek Through Time: Lost TownsArticles and Presentations from the Past Year
Rhode River Survey Erin Cullen
Upcoming Conferences in 2007
 
Summer 2006
New Discoveries at Cheney's Hill John Kille
The Search for the 17th-Century Home of Samuel Chew Sr. John Kille
Digging Digloo II Al Luckenbach
Lost Towns Goes Prehistoric Shawn Sharpe
New Earthfast Structure at London Town Al Luckenbach
Regional Field Schools visit the Lost Towns Project Jane Cox
Lauren's New Adventure Erin Cullen
Mystery/Interesting Artifact Cara Fama
Summer 2006 Interns Lauren Franz and Lauren Schiszik
The Raven Site - Not Quite Underwater Archaeology, but… Lauren Schiszik
 
Winter 2006
17th-Century Tobacco Box Found at Swan Cove Shawn Sharpe
Swan Cove - The 2005 Field Session in Maryland Archaeology Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
Lost Towns Project Collaborations Jane Cox
Conferences Attended This Fall Cara Fama
Colonial Wine Bottle Seals from Providence Cara Fama
Exhibiting Archaeology at the Historic London Town Visitor Center John Kille
The Intern Files: Where are they now? - Jessie Grow Lauren Franz
 
Summer 2005
Rhode River Survey Shawn Sharpe
A "Gun Emplacement" at Ben Oaks? Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
The New Faces of 2005 Erin Cullen
Success!! John Kille
3D Animation of the Swan Cove Pipe Kiln  John Kille
Mystery Artifact - Name that Profile
Willow Glen Farm Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
 
Winter 2005
Show Your Support for Archaeology by Shopping at Whole Foods Market on Saturday, May 28th! John Kille
New Lost Towns Lab at London Town Cara Fama
Our New Lab Needs Your Help! John Kille
New Faces at the Lost Towns
Back in the Field Again…
Maryland Archaeology: Articles Published by the Lost Towns
Lost Towns Project Goes Abroad Jane Cox
2005 Mid-Atlantic Archaeology Conference Carolyn Gryzkowski and Lauren Franz
 
Fall 2004
Still Diggin' Al Luckenbach
"The Loud and Dirty at Quiet Waters" Erin Cullen
Changing Faces Lauren Franz
Lab Update Cara Fama
Mystery Artifact: Swan Cove Iron Cone Cara Fama
2004 ACT Awards Jane Cox
Wedding Corner: The Ladies of Lost Towns are Getting Married
Key Support from the Cultural Arts Foundation John Kille 
 
Summer 2004
"33rd Annual Field Session in Maryland Archaeology": 18AN934 Swan Cove Jane Cox
?Mystery Artifact?
Scanning History: The Wave of the Future Erin Piechowiak
Animated Life at London Town's Rumney-West Tavern John Kille
Lost Towns Project receives grant from Four Rivers Heritage Area
Special Thanks to Dig Day Sponsors! Constellation Energy and Loews Annapolis Hotel John Kille
Four Rivers Supports Herrington and London Town Projects John Kille
 
Winter 2004
The Burial at Leavy Neck Jane Cox
New 2004 Calendar Showcases Archaeology in Anne Arundel County John Kille
And the Award Goes To…ACT Awards 2004
Thomas Thurston: Maryland Friend Forrest R. Flanders
Recent Grant Awards: Preservation Maryland - LT 3D, MHC - Dr. Peacey John Kille
Lost Towns Project to Nominate Providence Sites to National Register David Gadsby
Experimental Archaeology Resurrects Emanual Drue's Pipe Kiln Tony Lindauer
Volunteer Party 2003 Erin Piechowiak
 
Summer 2003
A New Pipe from Leavy Neck Al Luckenbach
Speaking of Pipes!  MHC Grants Peacy a Return Visit to Londontown John Kille
Excavation Begins at the Leavy Neck Site Dave Gadsby
Can You Identify This Artifact? Shawn Sharpe
Schools Out for Summer! Erin Piechowiak
Are You Seeing New Faces Around the Lost Towns? Erin Piechowiak
New Lost Towns Project 2004 Calender John Kille
 
Winter 2003
Surprise Burial Found at London Town Lisa Plumley
Lost Towns Goes to Providence Erin Piechowiak
The Lab is Moving! Dave Gadsby and Sarah Andrews
Hell Froze Over the Shah Property Lisa Plumley
New Image of London Town Discovered Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
The Digitization of Our History Jordan Swank
Lost Towns Intern Update: Winter 2003 Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
Chaney Foundation Continues Generous Support of Lost Towns Jane Cox
 
Fall 2002
New Discoveries: The Willson Site's Early 18th-Century Cellar Jane Cox
A Bumper Crop of Lost Towns Interns Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
ACT Awards Honors Two Lost Towns Contributers Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito and John Kille
A Steadfast Friend: Ned Crandell John Kille
Lab Space Limited, Protest Planned Sarah Andrews
Homewood's Lot 2002: A Retrospective Dave Gadsby
Conservation Helps Date Homewood's Feature Shawn Sharpe
 
Summer 2002
A Further Installment in the Saga of Homewood's Lot Dave Gadsby
New Faces at the Lost Towns Project Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
Volunteer Spotlight: Joan Klick Dave Gadsby
New Excavations in South County Shawn Sharpe
What's happening at the Lost Town's Lab? Dave Gadsby
Looking for London Town Outside the Park: the Flood Property Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
Current Events: New Activity at London Town Jordan Swank
 
February 2002
Dabbling in Clay: Investigating Drue's Medium Jane Cox
How to Make a Pipe Kiln Tony Lindauer
What's going on in the Lost Town's Lab? Dave Gadsby
London Town and London: How Did They Find Each Other? Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
Volunteer Spotlight: Ward Brockett Paul Mintz
Musings about Mobile Jason Moser
 
November 2001
Ivor Noel Hume Visits London Town Al Luckenbach
Unexpected Opportunites at the Shah Property Jane Cox
Oyster Dating Workshop Lisa Plumley
ACT Awards - Hegge and Storcks John Kille and Dave Gadsby
Part of Herrington Finally Found John Kille  
What's going on in the Lost Town's Lab? Dave Gadsby
Herrington in a Nutshell  Lois Nutwell
Public Dig Days a Continued Success Lisa Plumley
Volunteer Spotlight: Kay Spruell Lisa Plumley
Eugene Chaney Foundation Grant Awarded Jane Cox
 
August 2001
Pipe Kiln Expert Visits Lost Towns Project Al Luckenbach
Intern Spotlight: Lauren Schiszik Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
(why you should come to) The Lost Towns Project's Lab Dave Gadsby
Oyster Shell and Almshouse Research Projects Paul Mintz and Lisa Plumley
Just what is a 'Crumm Horn'? Al Luckenbach
Hot on the Herrington Trail John Kille
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Bomback Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
 
May 2001
Seeking Herrington Jason Moser
Pipe Decorating at Swan Cove Al Luckenbach
The Naming of Warehouse Creek Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
What's Going on in the Lost Town's Lab? Dave Gadsby
Swan Cove "Swan" Al Luckenbach
Volunteer Spotlight: Marj Hegge Lisa Plumley
The Search for Governor Benjamin Ogle Jane Cox
Building a New Colonial Landscape John Kille
New Chaney Hills Exhibit John Kille
 
February 2001
All Hallow's Parish: London Town's Community Church Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
Look out Yankees, Here Comes Burle's Brigade! Lisa Plumley
What's Going On in the Lost Town's Lab! Dave Gadsby
Volunteer Spotlight: Betty Williams Rosemarie Callage
Another Lost Town? Paul Mintz
Mystery Artifact Revealed! Shawn Sharpe
Hancock's Resolution Jason Moser
New Education Funds Forthcoming John Kille
Lost Town's Internship Program Mechelle Kerns-Nocerito
 
November 2000
Return to Swan Cove: Pipe Making in Providence Jane Cox
Pipe Fever Hits Riva Road Rosemarie Callage
What's Going on in the Lost Town's Lab? Dave Gadsby
New Discovery: "Jenifer" Bottle Seal Lisa Plumley
Lost Towns Project - Early Years Tony Lindauer
Crossing the Patapsco: A Brief Lesson in Archival Research Paul Mintz
Help Lost Town's Archaeologists solve a mystery! Dave Gadsby
A Closer Look at Our Colonial Environment John Kille
Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Hooper Lisa Plumley
 
August 2000
Delftware Motifs and the Dating of Rumney's Tavern Al Luckenbach and John Kille
What's Going on in the Lost Town's Lab? Dave Gadsby
An Ode to the Hans Paul Mintz
Volunteer Spotlight: Norrine Dedeyn Lisa Plumley
Lost Papers of Al Luckenbach Paul Mintz
Heraldry in London Town Mechelle Kerns
Rumney's Cellar Complete, Yields Last Secrets Al Luckenbach
MPT to include Lost Towns Project in Series Lisa Plumley
London Town Recognizes Lost Towns Volunteers Lisa Plumley
Keeping Up with the New Crop of Summer Interns: A Road Map Lisa Plumley
 
May 2000
The Rediscovery of Homewood's Lot Al Luckenbach
Hancock's Resolution: An Update Jason Moser
What's going on in the Lost Town's Lab? Dave Gadsby
Recent Historical Research: The Portraiture of London Town Mechelle Kerns
ACT Won: Beck and Rosenberg John Kille
Archaeology Review in Anne Arundel County's Planning and Code Enforcement Jane Cox
Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Morris Lisa Plumley
Linking History and Archaeology: A Glass Bottle Seal form Homewood's Lot Dave Gadsby
Lost Towns Project Pulls in Key Grants John Kille
Logo For the Lost Towns Project! Lisa Plumley
 
February 2000
Archaeology at London Town Designated a "Save America's Treasures" Official Project Jane Cox
Looking Forward: Hancock's Resolution Jason Moser
Chesapeake Life Magazine Writes Up Lost Towns John Kille
What's Going on in the Lost Town's Lab? Dave Gadsby
Saving Treasures After They Come Out of the Ground Shawn Sharpe
The Day Nick News and MPT Came to Town John Kille
The Art of Data Management Paul Mintz
Gretel Brown Memorial Book Fund Lisa Plumley
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Hans Mechelle Kerns
Chaney's Hills Site: We're Smokin' Now! Rosemarie Callage
Making the Past Come Alive John Kille
 
November 1999
The Chaney Hill's Footprint John Kille
Animal Bones: Not Just What Was for Dinner April Beisaw
Leavy Neck: Providing More Insight Into Providence Jane Cox
What's going on in the Lost Towns Lab?? April Beisaw
London Town Research Update: Calling All Scots! Mechelle Kerns
Teaching the Future: Education at London Lisa Plumley
Working Towards a Meaningful Experience: Adult Workshops for Inquiring Minds Lisa Plumley
Volunteer Spotlight: Joan Beck Lisa Plumley
In Memory: Gretel Brown and Dick Reed Norrine Dedeyn and Tony Lindauer
 
August 1999
London Town Excavations  Jason Moser, Jane Cox, Lisa Plumley
What's Going on in the Lost Town's Lab? April Beisaw
Colonial Brickmaking: Excavations at the Whitehall Brickyard Jim Gibb
Volunteer Spotlight: Bernie Rosenberg and Alex Lavish Lisa Plumley
Beyond the Park: Excavations at Larrimore Point Lisa Plumley
Volunteer Thanks Lisa Plumley
Excavations on Riva Road: Unearthing 17th-Century Cheney Family Structures John Kille
Ridout and Moss Internships Awarded Lisa Plumley



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