Western Maryland Archeological Society

06/19/2026

The American Revolution obviously affected the lives of citizens in western Maryland, but one direct impact was the granting of land to soldiers as payment for their service. These land grants are known as Deakin's Lots, after the surveyor. How did these land grants contribute to the development of western Maryland? Did those soldiers move here and become part of our local economy and gene pool? Or did they quickly cash out, and who purchased those lots after them? Tonight's presentation on Deakin's Lots will look at the deeds from the years immediately following the land grants. Sign up via the Eventbrite link below (it's free, but seating is limited). Don't miss this lively discussion happening tonight at 7pm - I promise you'll learn something!

05/12/2026

You may have heard about the main room exhibit at the Museum for the American Revolution in Philadelphia that features the tent that George Washington used as a mobile headquarters and sleeping tent. An artifact and a feature, the tent is impressive, the silent witness to the inside thoughts and plans of the American Revolution. This Heritage Days, the tent is coming to Cumberland, along with interpreters and programming. One of your historic bucket list check boxes is being brought to you-don't miss this!

The cornerstone of the Museum’s collection is General George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent, the marquee or office and sleeping quarters that he used as the command center of the Continental Army. Created as a mobile field headquarters, the tent was likely made in Reading, Pennsylvania,...

04/24/2026

See you at the meeting tonight!
400 N. Mechanic Street, 7:30 pm

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04/10/2026

Exciting day filming with Isaac and Micheal from FSU Emerging Media Program

03/13/2026

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Email from Western MD Archeology Society Join Us for a Captivating Lecture on Witch Marks and Conjuring!   Western Maryland Chapter of the Archeology Society of Maryland   March 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm  

11/17/2025

Join the Western Maryland Archeology Society for a tour of the Fort Bedford Museum this Saturday Nov 22nd at 1pm. Curator Suzanne Trussell will offer a guided tour of the Precontact Native American exhibit. Hope to see everyone there!

10/24/2025

Livestream of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum to wet your whistle for Egyptian archaeology! The Western Maryland Archeological Society will be road-tripping to the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum on Tuesday, November 11th to visit its collection of Egyptian and Greek artifacts. Reach out if you'd like to join the trip.

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10/22/2025

Our own Gary Grant was awarded the 2025 William B. Marye Award for his outstanding contributions to the Archeology Society of Maryland. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. We are lucky to know you, Gary :)

10/22/2025

Have you ever wondered how archaeologists uncover the secrets of the past? MHT archaeologists and others from around the state will be joining the Maryland Council for Social Studies for their “Ask an Archaeologist” event on November 5th! In support of the First Lego League “Unearthed” season, Maryland teams can sign up to submit questions for archaeologists. On the day of the event, registered teams will receive a link to join LIVE and hear directly from experts—learning about real-world challenges and getting answers to their questions.

This free program is designed for grades 4–8, but anyone curious about history is welcome! Register today and submit your questions at https://tinyurl.com/MDAskArchaeologist.

10/01/2025

Archeological investigations at the Barton Site in Allegany County!