• A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 84 people are interested
 

Archaeology Volunteer

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: LOST TOWNS PROJECT

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 84 people are interested
Image_202308211347

The Lost Towns Project, Inc., in cooperation with the Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Section, has numerous volunteer opportunities year-round and welcomes newcomers of all levels of experience!

Gain hands-on experience washing, labeling, and identifying artifacts at the Anne Arundel Archaeology Lab. The lab is currently open for volunteers on:

  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • One Saturday a month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
We occasionally have fieldwork opportunities at a variety of sites across Anne Arundel County. Take a part in an active archaeological excavation by digging or screening for artifacts. Digs occur on weekdays and usually start around 8:30 am.

No previous experience is necessary.
Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

We follow all applicable State and County COVID-19 requirements.

More opportunities with LOST TOWNS PROJECT

1 Review

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About LOST TOWNS PROJECT

Location:

839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, US

Mission Statement

The Lost Towns Project was formed to promote, facilitate and enable preservation, discovery, academic study, appreciation, and stewardship of public and privately-owned cultural resources, historic structures, and archaeological sites in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and the Mid-Atlantic region by supporting the technical, scholarly, and intellectual work of academics, professionals, and students, facilitating public outreach efforts, and internship and volunteer opportunities.

Description

The Lost Towns Project works with partners across Anne Arundel County and beyond to conduct archaeological and historical research into the area's past. We have opportunities for volunteers to participate in the archaeological process in the field or laboratory, as well as numerous public events throughout the year.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Education & Literacy
Environment
Arts & Culture, Education & Literacy, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

839 Londontown RoadEdgewater, MD 21037

(38.94175,-76.54072)
 

SKILLS

  • Curating
  • Anthropology
  • Archeology
  • History
  • Community Outreach
  • Research

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible
  • All are welcome; children under 16 must come with an adult.

Report this opportunity