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April Archaeology Lecture Series

18751 Hogaboom Lane
St. Mary's City , 20686

23 Apr 2025

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6:00pm - 8:30pm

301-994-4370

hsmcc.info@maryland.gov

Events, Lectures

April Archaeology Lecture Series

18751 Hogaboom Lane
St. Mary's City , 20686

23 Apr 2025

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Overview
Historic St. Mary’s City invites the public to its April Archaeology Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center Auditorium (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, Maryland). This free event will showcase groundbreaking research from the Department of Research and Collections, shedding new light on the region’s rich history.

Attendees will gain exclusive insights into recent archaeological discoveries and interpretations from Historic St. Mary’s City, a National Historic Landmark and one of the most significant colonial sites in the United States.

The evening will feature short papers on the following topics:
- Old Dog, New Tricks: How recent mitigation efforts are building upon 40+ years of research at the Leonard Calvert House – Chris L. Coogan
- Pointing Towards a More Complete Narrative: An analysis of Indigenous artifacts at the Leonard Calvert House – Chrissy A. Perl, Erin N. Crawford
- Drawing The Line: A reevaluation of northeastern fence lines at the Leonard Calvert House site – Carley J. Arrowood, Sabrina L. Wandres, Dakota L. Kalavoda
- A Tale of Two Bastions: A comparative analysis of the West and North corner bastions of St. Mary’s Fort – Jessica E. Edwards
- Death at St. Mary’s Fort: Archaeology of an early burial – Katherine M. Davis, Jade S. Burch, Ruth M. Mitchell, Henry M. Miller
- All That Once Glittered: Metallic thread from St. Mary’s Fort – J. H. Ogborne
- “A Parcell of Land… Commonly Knowne and Called Chancellor’s Point”: Burial excavations on an eroding colonial site – Ruth M. Mitchell, Brandon L. Herrmann
The event will conclude with a discussion session led by Travis G. Parno, reflecting on past findings and future directions for archaeological research at Historic St. Mary’s City.

This exciting evening of discovery is open to history enthusiasts, archaeology professionals, students, and community members eager to learn about the latest research on Maryland’s past.

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