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Workshop in Archaeology

Maryland Historical Trust 100 Community Place, Crownsville

The Maryland Historical Trust, working in partnership with The Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc., proudly presents the 30th Annual Workshop in Archaeology. Our keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Richard J. Dent, recently retired Associate Professor of Anthropology at American University. Dr. Dent will regale us with tales of his decades of research in Potomac Valley archaeology. Other offerings will include hands-on workshops in photogrammetry, soils analysis and coring, identification of historic ceramics, open-source (i.e. "free") GIS software, use of the Atlatl, and the Certified Archaeological Technician (CAT) Prehistoric...

Leaving Home: Meet the First Maryland Regiment

Shiplap House 18 Pinkney Street, Annapolis

It’s the summer of 1776, and the First Maryland Regiment, under the command of General William Smallwood, are getting ready to leave their family, friends and sweethearts in Annapolis. Several weeks later, the Regiment will provide cover for the retreat of American troops at the Battle of Long Island. As the last to leave the battlefield, their bravery and their sacrifice will come to be known as the “Maryland 400." Visit Pinkney Street and meet the men as they prepare to leave Annapolis and head into battle, watch them drill...