For the summer of 2022, The Lost Towns Project and Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Section are offering four internship positions: two paid positions and two positions for college credit. Applications are due April 1st, 2022. Please click on the links below for full internship descriptions and more information. Internship Descriptions: Hammond Plantation Archaeology: One
Click here to open the toolbox! The Lost Towns Project, Inc., in collaboration with archaeologists with the County’s Cultural Resources Section, is proud to announce the launch of “Native American Archaeology in Anne Arundel County, Maryland: A Heritage Toolbox.” Designed for students, teachers, and the curious public, this virtual toolbox shares exciting local archaeological discoveries,
The Lost Towns Project is grateful to be selected as one of 91 Maryland nonprofit organizations to receive a $10,000 grant award from Maryland Humanities’ #SHARP Recovery Grants Fund. These funds are critical for our organization as we recover from the effects of the pandemic to continue our mission to promote the preservation, discovery, study,
In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, The Lost Towns Project and the Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Section wish to highlight a number of significant women in the history of the County. Margaret Mercer was born on July 1, 1791, daughter of John Mercer, the future 10th Governor of Maryland (1801-1803), and his
Since 2015, the Lost Towns Project has partnered with Anne Arundel County Public Schools to offer Archaeology Dig Day STEM programs for middle and high school students. These field trips offer students the opportunity to dig and analyze artifacts at a real archaeological site alongside professional archaeologists. For more information about school programs, email [email protected].