Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory

This project contains resources associated with a 1981 survey of the St. Mary's River Valley, including sites aboard the Naval Air Station Patuxent River's Webster Field Annex. The survey was conducted by the Southern Maryland Regional Center under the direction of Michael Smolek. Under the supervision of Southern Maryland Regional Center staff, students from the St. Mary's City Summer Field School conducted pedestrian surveys of 19 agricultural fields at Webster Field Annex. The survey...

This resource is a scan of the original artifact catalogs for the 1981 St. Mary's River Valley Survey sites aboard the Naval Air Station Patuxent River's Webster Field Annex (known at the time by the acronym NESEA). The original catalogs were written in pencil by staff of the Southern Maryland Research Center and students of the 1981 St. Mary's City summer field school. Diagnostic artifacts are generally sketched. Many additions, notations, and corrections have been added since 1981.

1981-1983 Survey of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

The following project contains resources related to the archaeological evaluation of Site 18CV316 (Point Patience) at the Naval Recreation Center Solomons. The investigation was conducted by John Milner Associates, Inc. (JMA) in November of 2000. The primary purpose of this investigation was to clarify the distribution of artifacts and features at the site, in order to facilitate decision regarding mitigation or avoidance of sensitive areas. This project page contains the following...

This project represents archaeological research at Bloodsworth Island, Dorchester County, Maryland. Site 18DO82, the c. 1840-1880 home of waterman William Parks, was one focus of the study. Additionally, sites 18DO107 and 18DO 108 were identified, and artifacts along the shore (find spots 18DOX21-18DOX30) were investigated as possible sites, but were instead found to be deposits resulting from wave action rather than habitation. Artifacts and associated records from the project are curated at...

This resource is a technical report on archaeological investigations at Bloodsworth Island, Dorchester County, Maryland. Site 18DO82 was identified as the home of waterman William Parks from ca. 1840-1880. Two additional sites were identified as disturbed and in need of no further work (18DO107 and 18DO108). Finally, artifact concentrations along the shore (find spots 18DOX21-18DOX30) were explored and found to have resulted from wave action rather than the presence of archeological sites....

This project contains artifact catalogs, excavation photographs, and photograph records for salvage investigations of site 18STX87 located at East Land Range No. 1, Naval Recreation Center Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland

This record contains an artifact catalog from salvage excavations at the East Land Range No. 1, Naval Recreation Center Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland. Excavations occurred during March 2008.

This record contains excavation photographs associated with salvage excavations at the East Land Range No. 1, Naval Recreation Center Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland. Excavations occurred during March 2008.

This record contains excavation photographs associated with salvage excavations at the East Land Range No. 1, Naval Recreation Center Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland. Excavations occurred during March 2008.

This project includes resources associated with investigations at Fort Point, St. Inigoes, Maryland conducted in 1982 ahead of construction planned by the Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Activity (NESEA). The proposed location would impact site 18ST325 and was in the general area of an unlocated 1638 St. Inigoes Fort. Systematic shovel tests identified two domestic sites dating from ca. 1825-1930 and ca. 1920-1950 respectively. Artifacts and associated records are curated at the Maryland...

Report Abstract: An archaeological survey on Fort Point at the Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Activity (NESEA), St. Inigoes, Maryland, was conducted because of planned building construction. An archaeological site (18ST325), with Late woodland aboriginal artifacts and historic period artifacts, had been discovered in 1981 at the proposed building location. In addition, Fort Point is the general area of the unlocated circa 1638 St. Inigoes Fort. In order to establish the extent and...

This project contains resources associated with archaeological investigations undertaken prior to the construction of utility lines and and EVM Test Facility proposed by the Naval Electronics Systems Engineering Activity (NESEA) in St. Inigoes, Maryland. Based on a previous survey, investigations focused on two areas known as "Old Chapel Field" and "Langley Hollow." Testing consisted of 406 shovel tests, four 5 x 5' units, and surface collection of three acres of plowed land. While Langley...

Report Abstract: Construction of expanded and improved utility lines (MILCON No. P-713) and of an ''EVM Test Facility'' are proposed to be undertaken at the Naval Electronics Systems Engineering Activity (NESEA), St. Inigoes, Maryland. A survey has been conducted prior to their construction to determine any possible impact on archaeological remains. Based on the results of a preliminary cultural resources survey of the facility undertaken in 1981, two separate areas of concern were selected...

The following report contains the final report from the archaeological investigations at the Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Activity Facility located in St. Mary's, Maryland. An intensive surface reconnaissance of the 5-acre parcel resulted in the identification of four components within the previously recorded Puma Site (18ST334). This site had a prehistoric component ranging from the Late Archaic to Early Woodland periods and a smaller colonial era component. All recovered artifacts and...

The two sites were located and initially tested during a survey of limited portions of the facility in 1985. At that time, the Posey Site was interpreted as a probable Contact Period deposit thought to date from ca. 1600 A.D. to an unknown terminal point. Several intact subsurface features were discovered, one of which yielded material radiocarbon dated to 1575 +/- 90 years A.D. The fieldwork conducted during the present investigation consisted of the excavation of 510 shovel test pits and 37...

This report describes and interprets a collection of faunal remains from the Posey Site (18CH281) in Charles County, Maryland. In 1996, archaeologists from the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum excavated more than 500 shovel test pits and 37 1.5 x 1.5 meter test excavation units to delimit site boundaries and determine the integrity and significance of the site. These excavations recovered a large artifact collection and approximately 4000 faunal remains. This report covers a subset of the...

This report summarizes the results of a program of background research, archaeological fieldwork, and analysis conducted for the Department of Natural Resources of the Indian Head Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Charles County Maryland. The subject of the project was the Posey Site (18CH281) and 18CH282, two archaeological sites located near Mattawoman Creek aboard the Surface Warfare Center. The investigation was undertaken by the Maryland Historical Trust’s Southern Maryland...

This database was generated by archaeological investigations of the Posey site during the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project.

This project contains artifact inventory from archaeological investigations of the Posey Site, Indian Head, Maryland.

This project contains artifact photographs from archaeological investigations of the Posey Site, Indian Head, Maryland.

These photographs were generated by archaeological investigations of the Posey site during the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project. This record (part 1) includes the first 50 images.

These photographs were generated by archaeological investigations of the Posey site during the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project. This record (part 2) includes the next 50 images.

These photographs were generated by archaeological investigations of the Posey site during the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project. This record (part 3) includes the next 12 images.

This record contains both an archaeological bead analysis and inventory for beads collected during archaeological investigations of the Posey Site, Indian Head, Maryland.

This record contains an additional archaeological bead inventory for beads collected during inventory from archaeological investigations of the Posey Site, Indian Head, Maryland.

This project contains excavation photographs from archaeological investigations of the Posey Site, Indian Head, Maryland (includes photos from Roll 1, 2, 4, and 5).

The following project page collects resources from 2006.021, archaeological investigations at Hell Point site (18AP69) at the U.S Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The project contains the following resources: site report for water line replacement (AP106), site report for parking lot construction (AP107).

This project contains materials associated with an archaeological reconnaissance conducted at the Naval Recreation Center in Solomon's Island Maryland in 1986. The collection and records are curated at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory on behalf of the Navy.

This resource is the report of a survey conducted at the Naval Recreation Center in Solomon's Island Maryland in 1986. The collection and records are curated at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory on behalf of the Navy.

The following project contains information about a 1983 archaeological survey of the David Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Centers in Carderock and Annapolis, Maryland. Artifacts recovered from site 18AN550 as part of this project are curated at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory on behalf of the Navy.

Report Abstract: Archeological investigations were conducted at the David Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Centers in Carderock and Annapolis, Maryland during the summer of 1983. No National Register eligible archeological resources were present at the Carderock Laboratory, however, there are four buildings that are considered to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. No buildings which are eligible for listing on the National Register are present at...

This project contains resources associated with the 1983 archeological investigations at the St. lnigoes Manor House (18ST87) on Priest's Point, which uncovered the buried foundations of the west wing and central portion adjacent to the east wing ruin. Archeological, historical, and artifactual data are combined to present the appearance, construction, and eventual destruction of this important structure. Finally, suggestions for preservation and interpretation are presented focusing upon the...

Report Abstract: ln August 1983, archeologists excavated the buried foundations of the mid-18th century St. lnigoes Manor House site (18ST87) at Priest's Point in southern St. Mary's County, Maryland. Once an imposing sight up and down the St. Mary's River, the Manor House burned in 1872 leaving only portions of the original east wing and the attached 19th century enclosed hyphen and kitchen. St. lnigoes Manor was purchased in 1637 by Father Thomas Copely and was the longest continuously...

This project contains resources related to investigations during phase I and II investigations at Bellevue Housing Complex on Join Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C - near site 51SW7. This project contains the following resources: artifact catalog, photograph log, excavation photographs, site report.

This record contains artifact catalog codes and artifact analysis methods for site 51SW7, identified during phase I and II investigations, Bellevue Housing Complex on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.

This record contains an artifact inventory for site 51SW7, identified during phase I and II investigations, Bellevue Housing Complex on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.

This record contains excavation photographs for site 51SW7, identified during phase I and II investigations, Bellevue Housing Complex on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Part 1.

This record contains excavation photographs for site 51SW7, identified during phase I and II investigations, Bellevue Housing Complex on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Part 2.

This record contains a photograph log for site 51SW7, identified during phase I and II investigations, Bellevue Housing Complex on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.

This project contains a Microsoft Access database that contains the artifact inventory, depth, cultural affiliation, and date of excavation for each site and lot of the Cedar Point Golf Course renovation project in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

This resource contains a Microsoft Access database that contains the artifact inventory, depth, cultural affiliation, and date of excavation for each site and lot of the Phase I Cedar Point Golf Course renovation project in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

This project contains artifact catalogs, excavation photographs, and photograph records for a phase II investigations of sites 18AN51, 18AN399, 18AN930, 18AN931, 18AN932, 18AN1240, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains artifact catalogs for a phase II investigations of site 18AN1240, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains artifact catalogs for a phase II investigations of site 18AN399, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains artifact catalogs for a phase II investigations of site 18AN51, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains artifact catalogs for a phase II investigations of site 18AN930, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains artifact catalogs for a phase II investigations of site 18AN931, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains artifact catalogs for a phase II investigations of site 18AN932, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains excavation photographs associated with phase I and phase II investigations of site 18AN234, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains excavation photographs associated with phase I and phase II investigations of site 18AN399, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains excavation photographs associated with phase I and phase II investigations of site 18AN51, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains excavation photographs associated with phase I and phase II investigations of site 18AN930, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains excavation photographs associated with phase I and phase II investigations of site 18AN931, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This record contains excavation photographs associated with phase I and phase II investigations of site 18AN932, located at Fort Meade, Maryland.

This project includes materials relating to the 1980 cultural resources survey of the U.S. Naval Reservation, Bloodsworth Island in Dorchester County, Maryland. The project identified four archaeological sites, 46 historic artifact find spots and one isolated prehistoric artifact. All collections and associated records are curated at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory.

Report Abstract: This report presents the methods and results of a cultural resource survey of the U. S. Naval Reservation, Bloodsworth Island, Maryland. The survey and accompanying archival investigations were designed to identify and provide an evaluation of all historic and prehistoric cultural resources within project boundaries, and to recommend appropriate management measures. Prior to the field survey, an archival investigation was conducted to provide information on cultural...

Attached field images of Trench VI from the Georarchaeological Study of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C. (2017.005). Additional photos of the same investigation are archived under this same project. Additional resources are located at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation lab. For further information and access to resources contact the Federal Curator, contact information listed below.

This project contains the artifact photographs and drawings, distribution data, curation catalog, photo catalog, and official report of the Phase I survey excavations at Goose Creek, Maryland. The goal of the project was to identify and inventory all archaeological sites within the project boundary in accordance with Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The Goose Creek Survey took place on Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NASPAX) and is found in St. Mary’s...

This resource is a copy of the artifact catalog for the Phase I excavations at Goose Creek for curation purposes. This catalog is also included in the official report for this survey, located in the Goose Creek Survey, Naval Air Station Patuxent River (2000.007) collection and project.

This resource contains photographs of a tobacco pipe and drawings of a brass button and stone projectile points found during the Phase I excavations at Goose Creek, Maryland.

This resource contains the artifact distribution tables for the Phase I excavations at Goose Creek, Maryland.

This resource is a photograph log created by the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at the time of accessioning of the Goose Creek Survey collection. It contains site names and descriptions of the content of each of the field photographs submitted with the collection.

This report summarizes the findings of the Goose Creek Archaeological Survey, the goal of which was to identify and inventory all archaeological sites within the project boundary in accordance with Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The Goose Creek Survey took place on Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NASPAX) and is found in St. Mary’s County, within Maryland Archaeological Research Unit Number 9. The survey covered approximately 5.05 miles of creek...

This project contains an artifact inventory and the catalog's utilized codes for site 18AN160, identified during the Greenbury Point monitoring, NSS Annapolis, Maryland.

This record contains an artifact inventory for site 18AN160, identified during the Greenbury Point monitoring, NSS Annapolis, Maryland.

This record contains the artifact catalog's utilized codes for site 18AN160, identified during the Greenbury Point monitoring, NSS Annapolis, Maryland.

This project includes photographs, distribution data, statistical analyses, and an official report of the Phase I survey at Harper's Creek, St. Mary's County, Maryland. The goal of this survey was to identify and inventory all archaeological sites within the project boundary in accordance with Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The project area is in Maryland Archaeological Research Unit Number 9, the Estuarine Patuxent Drainage of the Coastal Plain...

This resource contains artifact analysis and statistical data from the Phase I excavations at Harper's Creek, Maryland. This resource was originally an Excel spreadsheet, but was converted to a PDF because of errors in the original file.

This resource contains artifact photographs from the Phase I excavations at Harper's Creek, St. Mary's County, Maryland.

This resource contains a pie chart and data tables representing the breakdown of all the lithic debitage found during the Phase I excavations at Harper's Creek, Maryland into primary, secondary, and tertiary debitage.

This resource contains artifact distribution data by site and lot number for each site of the Phase I excavations at Harper's Creek, Maryland.

The following report presents the results of a Phase I archaeological survey conducted from June 1997 to December 1997 around the Harper’s Creek drainage, situated aboard the Naval Air Station Patuxent River in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The goal of this survey was to identify and inventory all archaeological sites within the project boundary in accordance with Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The project area is in Maryland Archaeological Research...

This resource contains a field photograph of Harper's Creek, the area of the Phase I Harper's Creek survey in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

This resource contains miscellaneous distribution data from the Phase I excavations at Harper's Creek, Maryland.

This resource contains a pie chart, graph, and distribution tables for the tobacco pipes found during the Phase I excavations at Harper's Creek, Maryland.

This resource contains shovel test pit (STP) data for the Phase I excavations at Harper's Creek, Maryland. This resource was originally an Excel spreadsheet, but has been uploaded as a PDF due to complications with the file.

This project contains digital materials from MAC Lab accession numbers 1998.032, 1998.034, and 1998.035. These accessions relate to archaeological work conducted at, and in the vicinity of, Mattapany. The materials include artifact and excavation photographs, artifact inventories, and three reports.

This database was generated by archaeological investigations of the Posey site during the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project.

This record contains an artifact inventory that was generated during archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This datasheet was originally accessioned under the MAC lab number 1998.035.

This record contains artifact photographs generated during archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This datasheet was originally accessioned under the MAC lab number 1998.032.

This record contains artifact photographs generated during archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. These photographs were originally accessioned under the MAC lab number 1998.034.

These photographs were taken of artifacts recovered through archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site. The photographs were generated as part of the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project.

These photographs were taken of artifacts recovered through archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site. The photographs were generated as part of the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project. This record includes the first 50 images.

These photographs were taken of artifacts recovered through archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site. The photographs were generated as part of the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project. This record (part 2) includes the next 50 images.

These photographs were taken of artifacts recovered through archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site. The photographs were generated as part of the Colonial Encounters: The Lower Potomac River Valley at Contact, 1500-1720 AD project. This record (part 3) includes the last 50 images.

This record contains a site map of the Calvert house and associated structures and was generated during archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

This record contains a detailed photographs of coins and ornaments generated during archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site and nearby areas, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The artifacts in these photographs were originally accessioned under the MAC lab numbers 1998.032 and 1998.034.

This record contains excavation photographs generated during archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This datasheet was originally accessioned under the MAC lab number 1998.034.

Today, Mattapany is an 18th-century house known as Quarters A, located aboard the Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NASPAX) in St. Mary's County, Maryland (Figure 1). However, the history of this area is far older than that of Quarters A. Long the site of Native American settlements, the Mattapany area was first occupied by Europeans around 1637, when the Jesuits established a mission and plantation in the vicinity. Thirty years later, Gov. Charles Calvert, who would become the third Lord...

Report Abstract: In order to satisfy the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), a cultural resources survey was conducted on board the Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAS) over a four-month period in 1981 and over 13 months in 1982-83. This multi-faceted study has included preparation of environmental, prehistoric, and historical overviews of the NAS area, and archaeological and architectural field investigations. This volume reports the results...

This report summarizes the findings of the Mattapany Phase I Archaeological Survey, the goal of which was to identify and inventory all archaeological sites within the project boundary in accordance with Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The Mattapany Phase I Archaeological Survey took place on Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NASPAX) and is found in St. Mary’s County, within Maryland Archaeological Research Unit Number 9. The survey covered...

This record contains a spreadsheet of excavated pipe distribution data and was generated during archaeological investigations of the Mattapany site, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This datasheet was originally accessioned under the MAC lab number 1998.034.

Phase II evaluative testing of archaeological sites 18ST659 and 18ST754 and Phase III data recovery of archaeological site 18ST659, both in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, were conducted in support of the new VXX Presidential Helicopter Program Support Facility at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Both sites are located on terrace landforms adjacent to Harper’s Creek near the mouth of the Patuxent River. The overall purpose of evaluative testing was to determine whether the sites contained...

Black and white excavation photographs from Roll 1, Site 18ST659, Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Black and white excavation photographs from Roll 10, Site 18ST659, Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Black and white excavation photographs from Roll 11, Site 18ST659, Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Black and white excavation photographs from Roll 12, Site 18ST659, Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Black and white excavation photographs from Roll 13, Site 18ST659, Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Black and white excavation photographs from Roll 14, Site 18ST659, Naval Air Station Patuxent River.