Embark On An Archaeology Hike During National Preservation Month

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Celebrate National Preservation Month in Anne Arundel County by enjoying several activities organized through the Preservation Stewardship Program sponsored by the county's Cultural Resources Section.

Join county archaeologist and cultural resources section leader Jane Cox when she unveils an exciting new archaeological discovery made just last month on the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. The event will be held at the newly renamed Emory Waters Nature Sanctuary May 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The unveiling will be followed by a question and answer session with county archaeologists who will also share plans for hands-on volunteer opportunities the team has planned for summer 2021.

Archaeologist Drew Webster will lead an archaeology hike at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Explore the landscape where indigenous people have lived for 13,000 years and view ancient artifacts that have helped improve knowledge about the county's prehistoric past.

The county's Historic Sites Planner Darian Beverungen will share highlights about the recently completed restoration of the county-owned Earleigh Heights Station in a Zoom presentation. The 19th century building, located in Severna Park on the B & A Trail, was recently restored by the county and serves as the B & A Ranger Station. Join her virtually May 18 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Stacy Poulos, the county's historic cemetery specialist and archaeologist, will host volunteers for a Historic Cemetery "How To" Day May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Duvall Family Cemetery located on the Generals Highway Corridor Park. Learn how to clean and care for gravestones properly, explore the history of the family who are buried there and find out about other hands-on opportunities to preserve cemeteries across the county.

OPZ’s cultural resources team will unveil several new interpretive wayside signs highlighting just a few of the historic Places that Matter across the county throughout the month of May. To see where these signs will be located and to plan a visit, check out this map.