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An Immersive Experience through History and Archaeology September 6 & 7, 2019 All Events are FREE and open to all ages Join us for the Conversation! Echoes Enslaved This unique, two-day commemoration will highlight decades of archaeological discoveries and address the 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.” of the 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. *Mount Calvert Archaeology Excavation
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An Immersive Experience through History and Archaeology

September 6 & 7, 2019All Events are FREE and open to all ages

Join us for the Conversation!

EchoesEnslaved

This unique, two-day commemoration will highlight decades of archaeological

discoveries and address the 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.”

of the

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.

*Mount Calvert Archaeology Excavation

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Echoes of the EnslavedFriday, September 6, 6:30 pmConversation Circle and Overnight CampoutMount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park16801 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 fields where the ancestors once slept. Space is limited!

Saturday, September 7, 10 am-2 pmPublic Archaeology in the Slave QuartersMount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park16801 Mount Calvert Road, Upper Marlboro 20772Excavate 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 DiscussionMarietta House Museum5626 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!

Our staff has access to an interpretation service and can help in over 150 languages. Please ask for assistance when you call or visit us.

TTY (Text Telephone) for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability 301-699-2544.

The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.

For more information call 301-627-1286 or email [email protected]

or visit history.pgparks.com or slavedwellingproject.org

Registration required for each event at pgparks.com/rsvp

*Courtesy of James Madison’s Montpelier


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