An Immersive Experience through History and Archaeology
September 6 & 7, 2019
All Events are FREE and open to all ages
This unique, two-day commemoration will highlight decades of archaeological discoveries and addressthe lasting legacies of chattel slavery in Prince George’s County.
This event series will be held with the generous cooperation of The Slave Dwelling Project, a non-profit whose vision is to encourage a “more truthful and inclusive
narrative of the history of the nation that honors the contributions of all our people.”
Joseph McGill, founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, has taken his message of historic preservation and heritage to over 23 states and Washington, D.C., ensuring that the places
where enslaved families lived and passed on their culture will be here for future generations.
Friday, September 6, 6:30 pm
Conversation Circle and Overnight Campout
Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park 16801 Mount Calvert Road, Upper Marlboro 20772
Come gather where archaeologists have discovered the location of long forgotten slave quarters. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation
around a bonfire to discuss race, history, and healing. Participants are invited to camp in the fieldswhere the ancestors once slept. Space is limited!
Saturday, September 7, 10 am-2 pm
Public Archaeology in the Slave Quarters
Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park 16801 Mount Calvert Road, Upper Marlboro 20772
Excavate the area where enslaved men, women, and children lived in the decades before emancipation. Nails and bricks have been discovered, along with animal bones and oyster shells discarded after meals, fragments of plates and bottles, and personal items like buttons, keys, and tobacco pipes.What will you find?
Saturday, September 7, 6:30 pm
A Legacy of Enslavement Panel Discussion
Marietta House Museum
5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale 20769
It’s time to change the narrative. Joseph McGill, founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, will lead a diverse panel in a discussion about the legacy of enslavement and the ways that archaeology helps us untangle
the history of Prince George’s County. Audience participation is strongly encouraged!
For more information
call 301-627-1286 or email archaeology@pgparks.com or visithistory.pgparks.com or slavedwellingproject.org
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