April is officially Archaeology Month in Maryland. to celebrate, the NHSM Archaeology Club is hosting Archaeo-Expo. The 2023 theme is, Where Did You Find that Artifact? Context is Crucial in Maryland Archaeology.
Archaeology has played an integral role in NHSM’s 93 history. We are home to specimens that help trace the cultural story of the land we now call Maryland. Join us for the day and learn more through exhibits, activities, crafts and presentations.
Doors open at 1:00 for this event. Beginning at 2:00, there will be a panel discussion on the topic of “Archaeology: Pastime and/or Profession.”
Moderated by Ethan Bean, an archaeologist with the Army Corps of Engineers, the panel will include:
- Dr. Katherine Sterner, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab, Towson University;
- Mr. Daniel Dean, Research Chair, Marshy Point Nature Center Council; Member, Archeological Society of Maryland and Maryland Free-State Treasure Club;
- Dr. David Gadsby, Archaeologist, National Park Service;
- Mr. Howdy Knipp, Archaeological Society of Maryland;
- Mr. Michael McCullough, President, Maryland Free-State Treasure Club.
For more information on exciting Archaeology Events happening throughout Maryland in April: https://www.marylandarcheologymonth.org/about
The program is free, but for planning purposes, we ask that you RSVP.
ABOUT NATURE CONNECTIONS: Nature Connections is a signature program offered to you by the Natural History Society of Maryland with financial support from Constellation Energy. Programs are held on select Sundays are free* and open to the public (COVID rules in effect – see below). Each Nature Connection focuses on a different natural history topic.
- Learn from presentations and displays from local experts and organizations • Explore specimens and artifacts from natural history collections • Hear about related citizen science projects • Talk to scientists who can answer your questions and guide your discoveries of the natural world • Enjoy games, art, crafts, stories, music, and drama for all ages
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