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Since 1988 archival and field research have helped to answer many questions about what the Patapsco Female Institute was like when it operated as a school as well as during its varied 20th century uses. Through programs offered by the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, and the Upper Patuxent Archaeology Group,(contact for link) thousands of individuals have visited or worked at this active archaeological site. This group includes primary and secondary students from public and private schools in the region, anthropology and archaeology students from Howard Community College, summer archaeology campers, and public archaeology participants. Generous funds from the Columbia Foundation and the Maryland Humanities Council have further supported these efforts. To date, over 90,000 artifacts have been unearthed in and around the grounds of the park. Each item is inventoried and is available for interpretive use. Sometimes visitors to the park happen to find an artifact while on the grounds. If so, they are encouraged to note the location of the object and be sure to turn it in to a staff member or volunteer. |
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