Archaeology Field School
Washington College's summer field school in archaeology gives students practical experience in all phases of archaeological fieldwork, from site preparation through lab analysis. Students are rotated through various activities such as surveying methods, site reconnaissance and remote sensing technologies, excavation, recording, drawing, photography, and laboratory processing. Each of these activities are supplemented with lectures, readings, and a field manual written specifically for the Field Schools.
In addition to the practical aspects of the course, students learn a great deal about regional and local history. Students will be exposed to additional topics such as architectural analysis, Contact period relations, and effects of climate change.
Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Julie G. Markin
Associate Professor of Anthropology; Director of Washington College Archaeology- 410-778-6472
- jmarkin2@washcoll.edu
- Cromwell Hall 213
Current Archaeology Projects
Between 2021 and 2023, students excavated the 18th Century Barwick's Ordinary (tavern) site near Denton, MD. We continue to investigate historic structures – cellars, privies, and storage pits - and material artifacts to better understand the relationship between the tavern and courthouse on the property that served as the first county seat of Caroline County (est. 1774).
In partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust, students conduct survey and excavation at sites near Denton, MD, where Native Americans lived between 1000 and 3000 years ago. We continue to explore the landscape to look for structures and other features – hearths and storage pits – to better understand aspects of landscape use, economic systems, and lifeways in general.
Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Julie G. Markin
Associate Professor of Anthropology; Director of Washington College Archaeology- 410-778-6472
- jmarkin2@washcoll.edu
- Cromwell Hall 213