Over its 21 year history, we have attempted to have a conversation with people in Annapolis about archaeology and its purpose. In light of this, our web-based guide is envisioned not as a means for presenting an authoritative vision of the past, but rather as a means for creating an active dialog about archaeology, and the ways that interpretations of the past are constructed. As archaeologists, we do not have all of the answers, and our interpretations of the past are incomplete and sometimes tentative. We have sought to place our interpretations within this website in an accessible format.
 
 

The focus of this web-based guide reflects the changes that Archaeology in Annapolis as a project has gone through in the last 21 years. We decided from the outset that no form of overarching interpretive structure would be created between the component parts of the web site.  We attempt to present not only a look at several of our interpretations of archaeological sites, but also a look at the social function of archaeology.

With this in mind, this visual site exists as a form for public archaeology and is based on the premise that through active discourse change can be made. We invite you to contact us and to tell us what you think about our interpretations of the past. With your comments we hope to better understand the role of archaeology and the needs of diverse audiences. Let us know what you think and help us to create a truly unique venue for creating history. 
 

This website was prepared through an internship which is part of the Masters of Applied Anthropology degree in the Department of Anthropology, University of Maryland, College Park.  It was written in consultation with Mark Leone, Julie Ernstein, and several staff members of Historic Annapolis Foundation.  The internship was funded through support provided to Historic Annapolis Foundation by the Mayor and City Counsel of Annapolis.

This website is owned by Historic Annapolis Foundation.

This website was written and designed by 

Matthew David Cochran, 2001