Hampden Heritage

Archaeology, History, and Heritage in Central Baltimore

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

McGrain Lecture, May 22, 7:00 PM at Roosevelt Rec

The Hampden Community Archaeology Project continues its spring workshop series with a lecture by noted industrial archaeologist John McGrain. Mr. McGrain is the author of the well-known book From Pig Iron to Cotton Duck, as well as other books and numerous articles on the history of Baltimore County. He spent many years as the County Historian for Baltimore County. He will entertain and educate us with a slide-illustrated talk about Hampden-Woodberry's industrial history. Q&A and discussion to follow. Please join us at 7:00 PM may 22, 2008 at the Roosevelt Park Recreation Center, located at 1121 W. 36th St. For questions or for further information, please call Dave Gadsby at 410-227-2578, or email dgadsby@anth.umd.edu.