Making the Invisible Visible: Interpreting Archaeological Sites and Landscapes for the Public

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This is an abstract from the session entitled "From Maryland’s Ancient [Seat] and Chief of Government: Papers in Honor of Henry M. Miller" , at the 2020 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

One of the most significant contributions made by Henry Miller throughout his career has been the integration of archaeological resources into public interpretation. During his time at Historic St. Mary’s City, Dr. Miller has ensured that rigorous archaeological survey, excavation, and curation served as a primary data source for understanding 17th century Maryland, and for presenting the stories of Maryland’s first capital to the public through a variety of means. This paper will explore the innovative ways that, under his direction, Historic St. Mary’s City used archaeological data to make the otherwise invisible landscape of Maryland’s 17th century capital visible to the public, and the ways that this approach has influenced the way other museums, particularly The Montpelier Foundation, in using rigorous archaeological scholarship as a primary means of interpreting the past to the public.

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• From Maryland’s Ancient [Seat] and Chief of Government: Papers in Honor of Henry M. Miller   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2020

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Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

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PaperId(s): 883