Cultural Resources Stewardship
Our Vision & Mission
The Cultural Resources Stewardship Section of the Park Planning and Stewardship Division operates countywide efforts in support of cultural and historic resources in our Parks.
Our staff of historians, architectural historians, museum professionals, and archaeologists are dedicated to preserving and interpreting our historical and archaeological properties for current and future generations.
Our staff works to ensure stewardship of roofed structures (i.e., buildings and other structures), sites (i.e., archaeological sites, cemeteries, building ruins), and objects (i.e., boundary stones, or other markers) in the County park system.
Efforts include the inventory, documentation and prioritization of cultural resources; in-depth analysis of cultural resources using current best practices; determining future use; preparation of historic structures reports, coordinating implementation of treatment plans; preparation of Operational Use Plans for Cultural Resource sites; and education and outreach efforts - including interpretive programming and the ever-popular archaeology camps.
The FY08 work program will focus on the Agricultural History Farm Park, the Josiah Henson Historic Site ("Uncle Tom's Cabin"), and Woodlawn Barn.
The major focus is to preserve these resources for the enjoyment of park patrons and future generations. It is our goal to support the acquisition, conservation and management of the cultural and historic resources in our parks.
News & Events
- Join us for our Maryland Emancipation Day celebrations on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, Nov. 1! For more details and a listing of participating sites and activities, visit our Maryland Emancipation Day web site.
- Fun and exciting upcoming events are happening in and around our Historic and Archaeological attractions. Please check our up-to-date events calendar page!
What do archaeologists do?
- M-NCPPC Archaeology Summer Workshop participants find out. You will be introduced to archaeology as you work side-by-side with Park Archaeologists on an archaeological site. Participants learn in a small group, hands-on setting. More info.
Date of last update: September 29, 2008
