Intern Spotlight: Julia Ribblett

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This is the second in a series of posts highlighting our awesome summer interns! Next up is Julia Ribblett from the University of Evansville.

Julia sorting artifacts from Whitehall

“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 Archaeology with minors in both Art History and Anthropology! I am an intern with the Lost Towns Project to gain first-hand experience in archaeological studies and research.

Julia (L) with volunteer Mandy (R) sorting artifacts from Riviera Beach

“So far, I have worked on at the River Farm site in Lothian, Maryland, teaching middle schoolers how to analyze basic stratigraphy during a STEM program field trip. I have also participated in field work at a site in Denton, Maryland, and worked with artifacts from Whitehall. Since the start of my internship, I have learned the proper techniques for troweling and how to measure an archaeological lot on an excavation, as well as how to wash, organize, and label artifacts.”

Thanks for your hard work this summer, Julia!

Your support can help us provide internships to the next generation of archaeology and historic preservation professionals! If you are able, please consider making a tax-deductible internship donation to the Lost Towns Project today. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a big difference in preserving local history. Thank you!

Intern Spotlight: Kaitlin Sennewald

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This is the first in a series of posts highlighting our awesome summer interns! First up is Kaitlin Sennewald from the University of Maryland.

Kaitlin Sennewald, 2022 Summer Intern

“My name is Kaitlin Sennewald, and I’m a rising senior at the University of Maryland. I am studying Environmental Science and Policy with a concentration in Culture and Environment.  This summer, through my internship with Lost Towns, I am learning about archaeology lab and field methods by assisting in excavations and processing material from many different sites, including Whitehall, River Farm, and Kinder Farm.

Kaitlin (L) with fellow intern Julia (R) at the River Farm Site in Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

“I have learned a lot about processing artifacts as well as about field techniques, including excavation, site mapping, and artifact identification. I also look forward to learning more about local history by participating in digs at multiple different sites throughout the summer.”

Thanks, Kaitlin! It’s been a pleasure working with you this summer.

Your support can help us provide internships to the next generation of archaeology and historic preservation professionals! If you are able, please consider making a tax-deductible internship donation to the Lost Towns Project today. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a big difference in preserving local history. Thank you!