Archaeology of the Patuxent River: Canoeing through History

Join archaeologist Drew Webster, from Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section, in a canoeing expedition to learn about the archaeological and cultural history along the Patuxent River. Drew will share how archaeological sites inform us about past ways of life from early occupations over 10,000 years ago to historic times. Children must be at least 7 years old. Children under 13 must be accompanied by two paddling adults. The child will sit in the middle of the canoe with adults paddling. Trips are 4 hours long and include: general orientation, basic paddling lesson, up to 0.5 mile walk to canoes/kayaks, launching canoes, and paddling. Paddlers can expect to actively paddle for 2 to 2.5 hours. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. $20 per person. Registration is required and is limited to 14 participants. Ages 7 and older. Must be 18 without a parent/guardian. Register at aarecparks.org/registration, Activity #36955. For questions call 410-222-8006 or email jugbay@aacounty.org.