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Archaeology Topic Pages
Archaeological Sites in
Calvert County, Maryland __ Read about these important archaeological
research sites. The opening page is mostly images, to get more detail of
the research, click on the "archaeology" link near the bottom of the
page. - illustrated - From calvert-county.com -
http://calvert-county.com/archaeology.html
Archaeological Society of Maryland Inc. __ Webpages of the Archaeological
Society of Maryland -
http://www.marylandarcheology.org/
Archaeologists Find 18th Century Log Road In Annapolis, Maryland __
"A University of Maryland archaeological team has uncovered traces of a very
early log road deep under an Annapolis street – the first ever found in the city
and perhaps one of the oldest such finds in the Washington, D.C. area." A
news article from 2008. - illustrated - From sciencedaily.com -
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080423180059.htm
Archaeologists find
hidden African side to noted 1780s Md. building __ "One of North
America's most famous Revolutionary-era buildings – a lone-surviving testament
to an Enlightenment ideal – has a hidden West African face, University of
Maryland archaeologists have discovered." A detailed report. - illustrated
- From eurekalert.org -
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-02/uom-afh020811.php
Archaeology in Annapolis __ "Archaeology in Annapolis is a partnership between
the Department of Anthropology at the University of Maryland, College Park, and
Historic Annapolis Foundation. Begun in 1981, the Archaeology in Annapolis
project has been concerned with promoting better understandings of Annapolis’
diverse past through the interpretation of material culture." You can read about
their remarkable work - photos and other illustrations - From Archaeology in
Annapolis -
http://www.bsos.umd.edu/anth/AIA/AboutAIA.htm
ArcheologY - Maryland
Historical Trust __ "The MHT Archeology Program assists the people of
Maryland in identifying, studying, evaluating, preserving, protecting, and
interpreting the state’s archeological resources." Learn about the organization,
their goals and accomplishments. Links to many other resources as well. -
illustrated - From maryland.gov -
http://mht.maryland.gov/archeology.html
Archaeology & Native
Americans, Historic Prince George's County __ Learn how archaeology is
incorporated into the life of Prince George County. - From
visitprincegeorges.com -
http://www.visitprincegeorges.com/historic_Archaeology.htm
Archaeology of Texas,
Maryland __ "The archaeology of Texas, Maryland is a multi-year research
project to locate, collect, and interpret the historical, ethnographic, and
material context of the Irish of Baltimore County." Detailed article and
many photos. - illustrated -
http://sites.google.com/site/archaeologyoftexasmaryland/
Barton Village Site
(18AG3) __ "This site is part of a series of prehistoric sites that
extend for more than a mile along the upper terraces of the Potomac River and
contain artifacts dating from the Paleo-Indian period to Contact times." A
general overview -
http://sites.google.com/site/wmdasm/home/barton-village-site-18ag3
The Best Places to
Find Indian Arrowheads in Maryland __ A look at several locations where
one my search for arrowheads. - From ehow.com -
http://www.ehow.com/info_8504584_places-indian-arrowheads-maryland.html
Bodkin Creek __
"The project, entitled “Bodkin Creek Area Maritime and Terrestrial Survey and
Synthesis of Prehistoric and Historic Resources,”
was a notable example of a cooperative effort by volunteer, government, and
commercial sectors,..." A comprehensive report. PDF file -
illustrated - From mahsnet.org -
http://www.mahsnet.org/projects/Bodkin_Creek/Bodkin_Creek_1.pdf
Category:Archaeological sites in Maryland __ Index of articles relating
to Maryland archaeology found in Wikipedia. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Archaeological_sites_in_Maryland
Diagnostic Artifacts in Maryland __ You may find this to be an important
resource for the understanding of Maryland archaeology. "This Web Page has been
designed to introduce you to artifact types commonly found at archaeological
sites in Maryland. We hope that archaeologists, curators, students, and anyone
interested in Maryland and Mid-Atlantic history will make use of the information
contained in this Web Page. We have taken the definitions from the standard
references, and present multiple images of artifacts to facilitate correct
identifications. Bibliographic references and glossary terms are provided in
each section." A lot of other excellent information can be found here too. -
illustrated - From efpat.org -
http://www.jefpat.org/diagnostic/Index.htm
dig: Maryland Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological
programs, events, and exhibits in Maryland" - From digonsite.com -
http://www.digonsite.com/guide/maryland.html
The Dowden's Ordinary Archaeological Site __ "The Dowden’s
Ordinary Site is an old inn or hotel that is located on the west side of
Frederick Road in Clarksburg, Maryland." A detailed report. A PDF
file - From montgomerycollege.edu -
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/neharchaeology/dowdens/history.pdf
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum __ "Jefferson Patterson Park and
Museum owes
its very existence to archaeology. Mrs. Patterson was excited by the dozens of
archaeological sites present on her farm, and wanted to see them preserved, so
she donated the property to the State. The mission of the new park was to
explore the history of the people who have lived in this region for the last
12,000 years." You can read the whole story here. - illustrated - From Jefferson
Patterson Park & Museum -
http://www.jefpat.org/
Maryland Archaeology
Museum Directory __ List of archaeology museums in Maryland - From
museumsusa.org -
http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/?k=1271407%2CCategoryID%3A1601640%3BState%3AMD%3Bdirectoryid%3A200454
Maryland lab to conserve World Trade Center ship remains ... __ "A
conservation team from Maryland's archaeology lab is in Manhattan this week,
working to recover the remains of a wooden sailing ship found buried at the
World Trade Center site." A news article dated from July 29, '10 - From
baltimoresun.com -
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-07-29/news/bs-md-new-york-ship-20100729_1_conserve-timbers-jefferson-patterson-park-museum
Maryland Historical Trust - Office of Archaeology __ Learn about this 'office'
and the responsibilities entailed. You will find a brief overview of several of
their programs. You will also find other resources regarding archaeological law
and other issues, mostly in PDF format. - From marylandhistoricaltrust.net -
http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net/archeol.html
Maryland Petroglyphs
(rock carvings) - Maryland Historical Trust __ "In Maryland, such
prehistoric artwork is known from just two sites: (1) at Bald Friar in the lower
Susquehanna River, and (2) at Great Falls in the middle Potomac River." An
overview of both these sites. - From maryland.gov -
http://mht.maryland.gov/archeology_petroglyphs.html
Maryland Preservation Plan Profile __ Learn about the Maryland preservation plan
and its archaeological and historical context. - From National Park Service -
http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/stateplans/maryland.htm
Md. Archaeologists
Unearth The Past In Prince George’s County __ "Shipwreck and sunken
treasures. It sounds a lot like a movie, but as Jessica Kartalija reports,
Maryland archaeologists are on a mission to dig up the past in Prince George’s
County." A news report - From cbslocal.com -
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2011/08/07/md-archaeologists-unearth-the-past-in-prince-georges-county/
Port Tobacco
Archaeological Project __ A blog following along with the research at
Port tobacco. Many, many entries and photos. It's kind of fun to
follow along and get to know the team. - illustrated - From
porttobacco.blogspot.com -
http://porttobacco.blogspot.com/
St. Mary's City __ "Historic St. Mary's City, the site of the fourth permanent
settlement in British North America, Maryland's first capital, and the
birthplace of religious toleration, invites you to explore the lifeways of
Maryland's first citizens." You will find history and archaeological information
under the 'research' heading. - illustrated - From St. Mary's City -
http://www.stmaryscity.org/
Texas,
Maryland Archaeology __ "Texas, in present day Baltimore County, is
an unincorporated village located 12 miles north of Baltimore City. The site is
located in a densely populated and heavily commercial and industrial corridor of
Baltimore County (MAAR Associates 1992: I-12-I 13). It is situated in an area
called the Limestone Valley because of the rich vein of limestone that is still
quarried today." Archaeology of the Irish Diaspora. - illustrated - From
http://www.heritage.umd.edu/chrsweb/Texas_MD/Texas_Overview.htm -
http://www.heritage.umd.edu/chrsweb/Texas_MD/Texas_Overview.htm
Tyler Bastian Field Session in Maryland Archeology __ "The Annual Tyler Bastian
Field Session in Maryland Archeology is one of ASM's most popular programs.
Named after Maryland's first State Archeologist who began the Field Session in
1971 as a weekend field testing project, it has grown to today's 11-day field
and lab training program, complete with lecture series, workshops, and
meal/camping facilities." Learn more about this exciting event. - illustrated -
From marylandarcheology.org -
http://www.marylandarcheology.org/fs.php
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