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Saturday, November 16, 2024

  • Environmental Archaeology Dig Day
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    Environmental Archaeology Dig Day

    Join us for a day of archaeological fun!

    Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
    Event Location
    Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

    Join us for a dig day with the Environmental Archaeology Lab! Help us look for evidence of a structure near the Java Ruins on our campus in Edgewater, Maryland. You'll have the chance to work together and with researchers to do a variety of tasks, including sieving sediment and washing/sorting artifacts.

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    9:30am - 3:00pm

Saturday, December 7, 2024

  • Histories Revealed: Archaeological Talks at the Woodlawn History Center
    Talk

    Histories Revealed: Archaeological Talks at the Woodlawn History Center

    Join us for a series of free talks by the Archaeology Lab!

    Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Event Location
    Woodlawn History Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Join us for one or all free talks in this series! You'll learn from members in the Environmental Archaeology Lab and get the chance to peruse the exhibits at the Woodlawn History Center, the oldest building in the Smithsonian still in its original spot. 

    July 13 - Native American History in the Chesapeake Bay
    Aug. 10 - Shell-button Making
    Sept. 14 - After the Chesapeake: Native American History
    Oct. 5 - Cemeteries in the Chesapeake Region
    Nov. 9 - Maryland Smugglers in the 1650s
    Dec. 7 - Discovery of a 1660s Jesuit Chapel and Priests' House in Newtown

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    2:00pm - 3:00pm

Visiting Hours

New hours: SERC is open for hiking and paddling Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.! We will be open on Thanksgiving (11/28), but closed on Christmas (12/25) and New Year's Day (1/1).

Our Woodlawn History Center is located just past the security kiosk. Find out when to visit.

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50 Years of Discovery 

For half a century, SERC scientists have taken on environmental issues on the Chesapeake Bay and around the world and, uncovered new ways to protect the planet. Learn more about SERC’s history and discoveries.