Interested in archaeology…come experience the 2011 Archaeology Speaker Series. Southern Maryland is home to many archaeological sites as well as many talented professionals in the field. Whether you are an archaeologist yourself, or aren’t even sure what an archaeologist does, this free event will be informative and interesting. Monthly lectures begin May, 13 at 7:00 PM.
Friday, May 13 Unraveling the Mystery of the World Trade Center Ship
Nichole Doub, Head Conservator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
Find out what we’ve learned about the 18th century ship found at the World Trade Center. Nicole Doub will explain the role conservators played in the excavation of the ship and its preservation.
Thursday, June 16 Pig Point - Uncovering 8,000 Years of Prehistory
Stephanie Taleff Sperling, Archaeologist, Lost Towns Project
On a bluff overlooking the Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, archaeologists are excavating a remarkable site occupied for the last 8,000 years. Join Ms. Sperling as she describes the extensive excavations and unique artifact finds that are providing a wealth of information about Southern Maryland’s prehistory.
Thursday, July 21 Using Geophysical Techniques to Reveal Buried Archaeological Remains
Dr. Tim Horsley, Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan Museum of Anthropology
Geophysical techniques can identify what is underneath the ground surface before excavation begins. Join Dr. Tim Horsley as he describes how to use these new archaeological investigation tools. Featured in the lecture will be identification results from Maryland and around the globe.
Thursday, August 18 "...there is still some Remains": Excavations on the 18th Century Smith Plantation
Edward Chaney, Deputy Director, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
From 1711 to 1754, the Smith family lived at the mouth of St. Leonard Creek on property that is now part of JPPM. While the house has largely washed away, archaeological traces of the kitchen and other outbuildings are still preserved below ground. Excavations have uncovered a number of structures, including one of the oldest horse stables in the Chesapeake region. Join Mr. Chaney as he reports on the latest discoveries from this fascinating site.
Thursday, Sept. 15 Search for the USS Scorpion: Recent Investigations of the War of 1812
Chesapeake Flotilla
Troy Nowak, Assistant Underwater Archaeologist, Maryland Historical Trust
Underwater archaeologists have returned to the Patuxent River to explore and study the Chesapeake Flotilla, scuttled in 1814. Join Mr. Nowak as he reveals recent discoveries, provides an historical overview, and discusses future research plans. This six year project is being conducted by the Maryland State Highway Administration, Naval History and Heritage Command, and the Maryland Historical Trust.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum -Maryland State Museum of Archaeology.
Friday, May 13 Unraveling the Mystery of the World Trade Center Ship
Nichole Doub, Head Conservator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
Find out what we’ve learned about the 18th century ship found at the World Trade Center. Nicole Doub will explain the role conservators played in the excavation of the ship and its preservation.
Thursday, June 16 Pig Point - Uncovering 8,000 Years of Prehistory
Stephanie Taleff Sperling, Archaeologist, Lost Towns Project
On a bluff overlooking the Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, archaeologists are excavating a remarkable site occupied for the last 8,000 years. Join Ms. Sperling as she describes the extensive excavations and unique artifact finds that are providing a wealth of information about Southern Maryland’s prehistory.
Thursday, July 21 Using Geophysical Techniques to Reveal Buried Archaeological Remains
Dr. Tim Horsley, Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan Museum of Anthropology
Geophysical techniques can identify what is underneath the ground surface before excavation begins. Join Dr. Tim Horsley as he describes how to use these new archaeological investigation tools. Featured in the lecture will be identification results from Maryland and around the globe.
Thursday, August 18 "...there is still some Remains": Excavations on the 18th Century Smith Plantation
Edward Chaney, Deputy Director, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
From 1711 to 1754, the Smith family lived at the mouth of St. Leonard Creek on property that is now part of JPPM. While the house has largely washed away, archaeological traces of the kitchen and other outbuildings are still preserved below ground. Excavations have uncovered a number of structures, including one of the oldest horse stables in the Chesapeake region. Join Mr. Chaney as he reports on the latest discoveries from this fascinating site.
Thursday, Sept. 15 Search for the USS Scorpion: Recent Investigations of the War of 1812
Chesapeake Flotilla
Troy Nowak, Assistant Underwater Archaeologist, Maryland Historical Trust
Underwater archaeologists have returned to the Patuxent River to explore and study the Chesapeake Flotilla, scuttled in 1814. Join Mr. Nowak as he reveals recent discoveries, provides an historical overview, and discusses future research plans. This six year project is being conducted by the Maryland State Highway Administration, Naval History and Heritage Command, and the Maryland Historical Trust.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum -Maryland State Museum of Archaeology.