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About the St. Mary's Fort Project
Digging Maryland's colonial beginnings
What We Study
Excavations at St. Mary's Fort investigate the earliest years of colonial life in Maryland (1634–ca.1644). The project also studies interactions between European colonizers and the region's indigenous peoples, and how these interactions shaped intercultural relations for years to come.
Who We Are
The St. Mary's Fort Project team includes full-time field and laboratory staff employed by the Historic St. Mary's City Commission, an agency of the State of Maryland. The project is led by Dr. Travis Parno, Director of Research and Collections.
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