Julia A. King with Francis Gray, Tribal Chair,
and Mario Harley, Council Member,
Piscataway Conoy Tribe
“Tracing Piscataway Indian
History on the Ground”
Archaeology has become an important
tool in the effort to track, preserve, and
interpret Piscataway Indian history. An
archaeologist and members of the state
-recognized Piscataway Conoy Tribe of
Maryland talk about exciting new
discoveries and how this information
will be used by the tribe to tell their
story.
Joyce White
“Chocolate Through Time “
Learn about the history of chocolate from
its ancient beginnings in Meso-America
through the centuries to the modern day.
Food historian, Joyce White returns to
JPPM to tell us how the cultural value and
production of chocolate has changed
through time. After the presentation, enjoy
tasting a variety of historic chocolate
recipes. Space is limited. Fee: 5$
Registration opens June 15, 2017. Register
at www.jefpat.org.
Lisa Young
“Saving Space Suits: Balancing
Conservation and Display at the
National Air and Space Museum”
Objects related to the history of spaceflight were built for one-time use. Their
conservation, preservation, and display are
challenging and require the collaboration
of many experts. Objects Conservator Lisa
Young’s presentation will highlight the
history, conservation, and display of Neil
Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit and look
forward to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11
in 2019.
Torben Rick
“Evolution of a Fishery and the Decline
of an Estuary: Historical Ecology and
Archaeology of the Chesapeake Bay”
The world’s estuaries, including Chesapeake
Bay, are in a state of decline following
decades or more of overfishing, pollution, and
climate change. Archaeologist Torben
“Torrey” Rick will explore the archaeology
and historical ecology of the Chesapeake
Bay focusing on Native American exploitation
of oysters, crabs, and other bay resources.
These data provide important context and
backdrop for the conservation and management
of the Chesapeake and other estuaries
around the world and also offer hope for
future sustainability.
David Cole
“The World War in Maryland:
A Virtual Tour of U.S. Army
Instillations and Facilities within
the State, 1917 - 1919”
After the United States entered the
war on April 6, 1917, we immediately
became a major provider of supplies,
raw material, money, and troops for
the war effort. Historian David Cole will
present an overall picture of Army
activity that took place in Maryland
during World War I, including the
Coastal Defenses of the Potomac
and the Coastal Defenses of Baltimore.