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Histories Revealed: Archaeological Talks at the Woodlawn History Center
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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
 
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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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Nov 16, 2024

  • Environmental Archaeology Dig Day

    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
    Advance Registration Required
    Yes
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    Event Details

    A group of people under pop-up tents against a backdrop of fields and forest shovel dirt into buckets and look through it using raised screens.

     

    Who can participate? 

    This is a family-friendly event and we welcome volunteers age 14+.

    • All volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.  
    • Volunteers younger than 14 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
    • All volunteers (including accompanying adults) must be included in the sign up.

    What to expect? 

    The general activities are fairly straightforward (such as digging, sieving sediment, washing and sorting artifacts), and training and materials will be provided. We work outside on uneven terrain, and ask that participants wear close-toed, sturdy shoes.

    The dig day will be happening rain or shine. It if doesn't rain or if it is only drizzling, we will be working outside, so please dress to be comfortable and in clothing and shoes that can get dirty. If it does rain, there will be opportunities to work in the lab or take a tour of the Woodlawn History Center (close-toed shoes are required in the lab too).

    We'll be set up in a gravel parking lot adjacent to Java ruins (large brick building with metal supports). Please stay as long as you want for your slot! There is no pressure to stay the whole time. There are two solar-powered porta potties at the site that can be accessed down a relatively steep grassy hill.  There are also single-stall bathrooms in the Woodlawn House, located right inside SERC's campus entrance, when it opens at 10 am.

    Important notes

    • Specific directions and additional details will be sent via email two days before the date to those who sign-up.  

    • If you have any questions or access needs, please contact Rachael Mady (MadyR@si.edu), who is the SERC Participatory Science Coordinator.

    Event Contact Info
    Event Cost:
    Free
    9:30am - 3:00pm

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