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Maryland Historical Trust

Scouts BSA Archaeology Merit Badge Workshop Fieldwork Day

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During the fieldwork day, Scouts will conduct excavation work and screen for artifacts at Fort Frederick State Park. Scouts must attend the lecture day to attend the fieldwork day.

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This event is free and open to currently registered scouts under the Scouts BSA program. A parent or guardian must accompany the scout for the duration of the program. Light refreshments will be provided at both the lecture and fieldwork days. 

Event cost
FREE
Custom event address

Fort Frederick State Park
Big Pool, MD
United States

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Scouts BSA Archaeology Merit Badge Workshop Lecture Day

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On the lecture day, scouts will participate in discussions and activities to complete many of the Archaeology Merit Badge requirements. This will include presentations from archaeologists, a tour of the archaeology lab, an experimental archaeology activity, and more. 

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This event is free and open to currently registered scouts under the Scouts BSA program. A parent or guardian must accompany the scout for the duration of the program. Light refreshments will be provided at both the lecture and fieldwork days. 

Event cost
FREE
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MHT Office
100 Community Pl
Crownsville, MD 21032
United States

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