EASTERN SHORE

WHO WE ARE

A chapter of the Archaeological Society of Maryland, Inc., ESASM is a non-profit group focused on the archeological heritage of the lower, middle and upper Chesapeake Bay region. We provide educational experiences for the public to learn about archaeology, as well as opportunities for members to investigate and conserve archaeological resources. 

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Upcoming 2024 meetings, workshops, field sessions, educational programs, and opportunities to get involved in research and advocacy. 

July 30, 2025 9:00 am

Prehistoric Lithics and Ceramics Identification Workshops Tyler Bastian Field Session 

Chesapeake College Higher Education Building, Wye Mills

September 20, 2025 9:00 am MHT Workshop in Anthropology

100 Community Place, Crownsville

October 18 2025, 2025 9:00 am ASM Annual Meeting

Location in Charles County, MD TBD 

LAB DAYS AND FIELDWORK

Help clean, identify, conserve and catalog artifacts from ongoing Eastern Shore research projects. 

ARTIFACT ID

ASM has developed an easy-to-use survey tool, called MdFIND that allows property owners, hikers, and "citizen scientists" to record isolated artifacts and responsibly report them to the Maryland Historical Trust, office of Archaeology.

C.A.T. PROGRAM

Through ASM's Certified Archaeological Technician (C.A.T.) program, you can get formal and extended training in the techniques and goals of archaeology without having to participate in an academic degree program.  

Certificate candidates must be ASM members and work under the supervision of a mentor. A series of required readings and workshops is coupled with practical experience in archeological research. 

Upcoming workshops to be annnounced soon. Contact Tom with any questions: mclaugh01@verizon.net.

GET INVOLVED

Join ESASM to learn about and help promote archaeology and the history and culture of the Eastern Shore. 

The section above will be updated with opportunities to participate in hands-on archaeology on the Eastern Shore. Additional options across the bridge include: 

• Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater. Fieldwork and lab work Wednesdays and occasional Saturdays. Contact Jim Gibb at jamesgibb@verizon.net.

• The Archaeological Institute of America provides an online listing of fieldwork opportunities. Click here. 

• Anne Arundel County Archaeology Lab
  Email Drew Webster at  volunteers@losttownsproject.org for information on fieldwork and lab work.

• Maryland Historic Trust, Crownsville,
  Labwork most Tuesdays. Email Zachary.Singer@maryland.gov.