Public Archaeology Day #2

If you missed our first Public Archaeology Day on July 16th because of the rain, don't despair--Public Archaeology Day #2 is coming up this weekend! On Saturday, July 30th from 10 am to 2 pm we will be working at 721 Field St. in Stone Hill, the oldest part of Hampden. As before, anyone interested in volunteering or just simply finding out more about what we're doing is welcome to come. In addition to getting a chance to help us in the excavation process, visitors will be able to learn about the process of archaeological research from preliminary preparations through excavation, lab work, analysis and interpretation, and dissemination of final results.

We will also be offering site tours of our two other dig sites, which we have now more or less completed, as well as brief talks on the history of Hampden.

Please note that none of the houses at our excavation sites will be open to the public, and that visitors to the sites should park only on public streets and not in alley ways.

In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled.

If you would like specific directions on how to find us on Saturday, you can contact us at dgadsby@anth.umd.edu or rchidest@umich.edu. We hope to see you there!

Young Archaeologists

Youthworks Archaeologists
Originally uploaded by Megananopod.

These three young men are hard at work excavating a 1-by-1 meter unit at one of our sites in Hampden. We are really lucky to have these guys. Despite wilting heat and humidity, they remain energetic and continue to learn the techniques of archaeological excavations. They come to us from the Baltimore City Youthworks program, which is paying their salary for six weeks this summer.

Public Archaeology Day This Weekend--Addendum

In our post yesterday, we forgot to mention two important things about the properties where we will be giving tours, etc. this Saturday.
1. The houses on these properties are both private residences, and as such will not be open to the public, either for tours or bathroom use. (However, both sites are about a block away from The Avenue, so public restrooms are nearby.)
2. At 3337 Falls Rd., our base of operations, we are digging in the back yard, which is bordered by an alleyway. Please do not park in this alleyway, as it will block passage for neighbors. If you are driving to the site, please try to find parking on either Falls Rd. or Hickory Ave.

Thanks for your consideration.

Public Archaeology Day This Weekend!

This weekend we will be hosting our first Public Archaeology Day as a part of the Hampden Community Archaeology Project. This Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm we will be working at 3337 Falls Rd., and anyone interested in volunteering or just simply finding out more about what we're doing is welcome to come. In addition to getting a chance to help us in the excavation process, visitors will be able to learn about the process of archaeological research from preliminary preparations through excavation, lab work, analysis and interpretation, and dissemination of final results. We will also be offering site tours of both 3337 Falls Rd. and another dig site, as well as brief talks on the history of Hampden.

Please note that niether of the houses at our excavation sites will be open, and that the visitors to the sites should park only on public streets and not in alley ways.

In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled.

If you would like specific directions on how to find us on Saturday, you can contact us at dgadsby@anth.umd.edu or rchidest@umich.edu. We hope to see you there!