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Maryland Archaeological
Conservation Laboratory
Archaeology
The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) is a state-of-the-art archaeological research, conservation, and collections storage facility located at the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in southern Maryland. Curators estimate the facility contains 7 to 10 million artifacts; this estimate is continuously refined as the inventorying of all collections proceeds. Almost all of these collections were recovered from archaeological sites in Maryland and represent a priceless part of the State’s rich heritage.
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The MAC Lab serves as a clearinghouse for archaeological collections recovered from land-based and underwater projects conducted by state and federal agencies throughout Maryland. The MAC Lab also houses a number of major collections acquired through private donation to the Maryland Historical Trust. All of these collections are available for research, education, and exhibit purposes to students, scholars, museum curators, and educators.

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Guided Tours of the MAC Lab

The staff is happy to offer tours of the MAC Lab by reservation for a small fee. All ages and size groups are welcome. Each tour is tailored to the specific age and time limitations of the participants.


For more information or to make a reservation, contact Kathy Concannon at 410-586-8562 or email: kconcannon@mdp.state.md.us.

In 2009, the Lab will have Open House days with special guided tours to introduce new visitors to the facility – no fee and no reservation required!

Open House Dates for 2009

Times are: 10:00 AM  &  2:00 PM

  January 15
February 19
March 27
April 30
May 20
June 25
July 24
August 21
September 11
October 9
November 4
December 11


   MAC Lab  ||  Public Archaeology   ||     Research     ||     Research Library

For additional information and volunteer opportunities contact the Research staff at 410-586-8550 or sraftery@mdp.state.md.us; for MAC Lab tours contact Kathy Concannon at 410-586-8562 or kconcannon@mdp.state.md.us