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July 25, 2024

Archaeology at the PFI: 67,333 Artifacts and Counting

Gary J Arthur Comm Center at Glenwood • 2400 Route 97 CooksvilleMD  21723 Organized by Howard County Government

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Description

Archaeology on the grounds of the once famous 19th century female academy began in 1988 and continues in the present. Join Archaeologist M. Lee Preston Jr. as he sheds new light on the important role the school played in female education in pre- and post- Civil War America. This presentation focuses on the diagnostic artifacts and unearthed sub-surface features associated with the school, and 20th century occupations of the site including a hotel, a private residence, and a hospital. Info: Tessa Hurd, 410-313-7311 or thurd@howardcountymd.gov.

Age Group/Camp

Adults 50+

Location

Gary J Arthur Comm Center at Glenwood at Gary J Arthur Community Center

Instructor

Lee Preston, Jr.

When

July 25, 2024

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Thursday

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Age and Gender

Ages 55-255 · Co-Ed

Location

Gary J Arthur Comm Center at Glenwood

2400 Route 97 CooksvilleMD  21723

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Archaeology at the PFI: 67,333 Artifacts and Counting

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