The American continent is vast and has a variety of cultures that date back thousands of years. Indigenous peoples’ histories, cultures, and heritage are evident in all areas of Anne Arundel County. Each November during Native American Heritage Month and throughout the year, Anne Arundel County, the State of Maryland, and the National Park Service (among many others) take time to honor the history and culture of America’s indigenous peoples.
Anne Arundel County has created a list of resources about the area’s Native American Heritage, which can be viewed here. In addition, County archaeologists are highlighting Native history and archaeology at the following events this November:
Archaeology Lab Tour
In Partnership with AA County Office of Equity and Human Rights
Saturday, November 4th. Four tour times:
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, & 2:30 pm
Sign up here.
Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab
839 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, MD
Cost: Free
Join Anne Arundel County archaeologists for a free tour of the County archaeology lab to learn how we research county history and the lives of those who came before us. View artifacts from recent excavations, discover new educational resources, and learn how you can get involved in preserving our shared heritage. There will be a special focus on the 13,000+ years of Native American history in the area.
Online Lecture: Native American Archaeology in Anne Arundel County
Hosted by the Natural History Society of Maryland
Wednesday, November 15th
7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: $0-$5
More info and registration
Did you know that Anne Arundel County has over 1,700 registered archaeological sites? Maryland has a deep Native American history which spans at least 13,000 years. Join Drew Webster from Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section to learn what archaeology has revealed about the region’s deep Native American past and how archaeologists study it.
River Farm at Jug Bay Tour
In Partnership with AA County Office of Equity and Human Rights
Friday, November 17th. Two tour times:
10:00 – 11:30 am & 1:00-2:30 pm.
Sign up here.
Address: River Farm Road, Lothian, MD. Note: this event is not located at the Jug Bay Visitors Center. Click here for detailed directions (please read!)
Cost: Free
The Jug Bay Area of southwest Anne Arundel and southeast Prince George’s Counties is home to over 75 archaeological sites, many of which speak to the area’s 13,000+ years of Native American history. The River Farm site is located in Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, an Anne Arundel County park and nature preserve. Join county archaeologists at the River Farm Site to learn about how Native Americans have adapted to the changing environment over millennia, and what archaeology can tell us about their lives.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Participants may not arrive late or depart early–access to the site is through a locked gate and we will need to all enter and exit together. This event is best suited for adults and teens, but all are welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hike into History at Beverly Triton Nature Park
Saturday, November 18th
3:00 pm
Register here.
Beverly Triton Nature Park
1202 Triton Beach Road
Mayo, MD
Cost: Free.
Join archaeologist Drew Webster from Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section for a journey back in time! Explore the history and archaeology of Beverly Triton Park, from 3,000-year-old Native American sites through 19th-century home sites and 20th-century beach resorts.
