Social Studies Field Trips
Center for Urban Archaeology
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
Photo courtesy of John Day
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: Center for Urban Archaeology | |||
| STREET: 33 South Front Street | |||
| CITY: Baltimore | STATE: MD | ZIP: 21202 | COUNTY: Baltimore City |
| PHONE: 410-545-3000 or 410-396-3279 | FEES: Adults, $6. Children, seniors, and military, $4. | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Daily 10 am - 5 pm. | |||
| GRADES: 4 5 | UNITS: MD History, 13 Colonies, Westward Movement |
| CONTACT: Eliner Tryon Elgin | PHONE: 410-396-3279 |
| TYPE: Museum | FEES: Varies from free to $2.25 to $5.00 depending on program. |
| DAYS: M T W Th F | HOURS: 10 am - 4 pm |
| LUNCH: Groups with full day program only may use courtyard or indoor facility. | |
| GROUP SIZE: Varies with program selected. | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 70 min. - 3 1/2 hours depending on program. | |
DESCRIPTION: Students learn how archaeologists uncover and interpret the buried history of Baltimore. A display of artifacts features ceramics and glassware from 18th and 19th century homes, industries and shops. Students can see archaeologists at work. This is part of the Baltimore City Life Museums. The Center is included in the following educational programs: "A Day at the Museums," "Archaeologists as Detectives," and "Life in the City."
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Last updated on March 18, 1998
Maintained by Martin M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us