This May is Maryland Preservation Month! Join us Thursday, May 18th, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm, for this exciting and insightful virtual presentation.
General stores were the heart of many communities across the county and were essential to rural life. In this online presentation, come explore stores of the past and learn about the restoration plans for the historic Corwell’s Store in Severna Park, MD.
Presenters:
Darian Beverungen, Senior Planner, Cultural Resources Section, Anne Arundel County, MD.
Anne Arundel County Division of Cultural Resources in conjunction with The Lost Towns Project is offering two (2) unpaid internship positions in Laboratory Methods and Collections Management. Undergraduate and Graduate students are invited to apply, and must pursue academic credit through their institution. The internship will be based in Edgewater, MD with some travel required. Applications are due by April 17th, 2023.
Here is how we are getting involved. Find more archaeology events across the state at marylandarcheologymonth.org.
Archaeology Lab Open House (Maryland Day Weekend)
Saturday & Sunday, April 1st & 2nd 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Free and Open to the Public
Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD
Dig into local history at the Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab! View a wide variety of artifacts from recent excavations across Anne Arundel County, from a 75-year-old bicycle seat to a 13,000-year-old spear point.
Try your hand at sorting artifacts, get your hands dirty at the artifact washing station, or learn how you can get involved in archaeological digs and labwork, right here in Anne Arundel County.
Discovering Archaeology Day
Saturday, April 15 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Free and Open to the Public
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum 10505 Mackall Rd St. Leonard, MD
Bring the entire family for a day of interactive learning and fun with archaeologists from across Maryland and Virginia, including hands-on activities for kids of all ages, archaeological site and lab tours, exhibits, games, giveaways, and cool crafts. This event will take place inside and around the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab, located on the grounds of the park. The lab is home to over 10 million archaeological artifacts from across the state and contains one of the largest archaeological conservation labs in the nation–a must-see! There will be food and beverages for sale at the event. Appropriate for all ages.
Join archaeologist Drew Webster, from Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section to celebrate Archaeology Month with a hike from the Jug Bay Visitor’s Center to the Jug Bay River Farm. Along the hike (approximately 3-4 miles) you will learn about the many archaeological findings and research sites ranging in occupations from 13,000 years ago to the historic period. Drew will share how these archaeological sites inform us about past ways of life for people occupying the landscape of Jug Bay. The hike will include an artifact show-and-tell.
Walk for the Woods
Saturday, April 29 (Rain Day: April 30) 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Free and Open to the Public
Back Ridge Natural Area Farm Road Crownsville, MD
Enjoy a day of guided hikes exploring the heart of the conserved Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville. Experts in wildlife, native plants, birds, history, archaeology, and more will be on-site and available to attendees. Plus, self-guided hike options will be offered, complete with trail maps and educational signage posted along the trails, as well as other fun educational activities.
Registration for guided hikes will open in early April 2023. The hike schedule and link to registration will be announced via email and social media and posted to www.SRLT.org.
We’re switching things up at the Glen Burnie Library! After the successful collaboration for Native American Heritage Month, librarians and archaeologists teamed up once again for Black History Month. The exhibit highlights the numerous contributions by black inventors, and highlights the story of the Savoy family, tenant farmers from Crownsville.
It will be up for the next few months at the Glen Burnie library at 1010 Eastway.
The Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning seeks a Historic Resources Management Intern to support the Cultural Resources section. The Cultural Resources section protects Anne Arundel County’s historic sites, buildings, archaeological sites and landscapes.
The Historic Resources Management Intern will support the Cultural Resources section by updating and modernizing documentation of the County Inventory of Historic Places. This position is primarily remote with requirements to access extensive local and State archival records. More information here.
The Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning also seeks a Community Outreach and Research Intern to support the Long Range Planning section. The Long Range Planning section is the lead in preparing the County’s General Development Plan, Small Area Plans, and other functional plans as needed.
The intern will develop communications materials and engage directly with community members to understand their concerns and aspirations for their neighborhoods. The intern will also gather information on the history and attributes of the community that make these places unique. This is a hybrid position based out of the Annapolis headquarters. More information here.
