Intern Spotlight: Julia Ribblett

This is the second in a series of posts highlighting our awesome summer interns! Next up is Julia Ribblett from the University of Evansville. “Hello! My name is Julia Ribblett and I am a rising sophomore at University of Evansville in the city of Evansville in the southwestern edge of Indiana. I am working towards a bachelor’s degree in

Welcome Summer Interns!

TWO graduate students, FIVE undergrads, ONE high schooler, and ONE recent grad walk into an archaeology lab… Wait–it’s not a joke: This is our amazing crew of 2022 interns and they are keeping the Lost Towns Project and Anne Arundel County’s Preservation Stewardship Program BUSY this summer! Our Interns hail from educational institutions across Maryland,

Rising Sun Inn Recognized for Excellence in Historic Preservation

In honor of Preservation Month, Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section just installed another new historic wayside sign at the Rising Sun Inn, an 18th-century tavern standing on Generals Highway! During the installation, the Friends of the Rising Sun Inn received the County’s 2022 Preservation Stewardship Award in recognition of this organization’s tremendous efforts in restoring and maintaining this important historic

Benefits of Historic Preservation and Tax Credits

The National Trust for Historic Preservation defines “Historic Preservation” as identifying, protecting, and enhancing buildings, places, and objects of historic and cultural significance.  As one of the oldest counties in Maryland and the nation, Anne Arundel County has a rich history that is locally and nationally important. Preserving relics of the diverse archaeological and architectural