The City of Frederick’s Historic Preservation Commission is preparing to host its sixth annual Digging Local event on April 28, offering residents a unique glimpse into the area’s historical and archaeological record. The event, held during Maryland Archeology Month, will be conducted at the C. Burr Artz Library from 7:30 to 8:30 PM and will focus on recent research conducted at two significant local sites: Monocacy National Battlefield and the former site of Frederick County’s almshouse.
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Julianne Clark, an archaeologist with New South Associates, will discuss recent archaeological work at Monocacy National Battlefield, a site best known for its Civil War heritage. Clark’s team has conducted multi-year systematic surveys revealing new historical sites and deepening the understanding of the region’s past. Findings range from evidence of early Native American presence to artifacts from European settlement and post-war agricultural and industrial activity.
Joining the presentation is Luc Renaux, GIS Specialist with Goodwin & Associates, who will present data from a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey conducted at the former Frederick County Almshouse grounds, now home to the Frederick County Health Department. The potter’s field at this location once served as a burial site for indigent individuals and has revealed locations of graves as well as remnants of historical structures tied to the now-demolished Montevue Hospital.
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The Digging Local event is organized in partnership with the Maryland Room at the C. Burr Artz Library and is part of a broader initiative to promote awareness of local heritage during Maryland Archeology Month. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn how modern archaeological tools are uncovering long-lost aspects of Frederick’s past, helping to preserve the stories of the land and its people.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the City of Frederick Historic Preservation Commission
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