The Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD)

10/16/2026

10/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📆

It’s a rainy Sunday in much of the Middle Atlantic, but MAAC has news:

MAAC 2027 is headed BACK TO THE BEACH!

Rehoboth Beach, DE that is.

MAAC 2027 will be held March 3-7, 2027 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center.

More details on Call for Papers & Registration to come.

We’ll see ya at the beach!

10/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) cordially invites you to the John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center Opening and Ribbon Cutting.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM

Where: 250 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE 19901

We are thrilled to open this new facility, which features dedicated community meeting space and exciting educational opportunities. The grand opening will mark the debut of our new exhibition, “One Land Many Voices.”

Following the ceremony, we invite you to stay and enjoy Revolutionary Trades Day, running from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to celebrating with you!

10/07/2026

URGENT ACTION NEEDED 🚨

MAAC’s President is contacting Senators from all 7 of our membership states on behalf of our organization. But there is power in many voices!

MAAC is urging all members (and friends) to contact your Senators & Representatives to voice your concern over the bipartisan bill that would DESTROY Section 106. The bill is bipartisan, so we urge you to reach out to your representatives regardless of party affiliation. The Senate plans to vote on the bill November 9th so make your voice heard now!

To read more about the bill please visit: http://www.106strong.com/battlefronts

Useful links:

🔍Find Your Members (https://www.congress.gov/find-your-member)

📝Scripts & Talking Points available from Cultural Heritage Partners 106 War Room (www.culturalheritagepartners.com)

Want to let MAAC and the rest of the organization know you’ve called in support of 106? Leave a ✅ below!

Updates will continue to be sent from MAAC via our socials & membership emails.

10/03/2026

09/05/2026

Join MHT and the Archeological Society of Maryland for the annual Workshop in Maryland Archaeology! Our keynote speaker is Dr. Julia King, discussing her work on the early Jesuit Mission at Portobacco.

Other workshop events will focus on metal detecting, identifying soapstone forms, historic ink making, and more! This event is open to the public, so make sure to stop by.

For more information and the full program, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2026-Archaeology-Workshop

08/31/2026

With much appreciation, ASD presented the Ronald Thomas Award to Bill Liebeknecht, in recognition of Bill's dedicated service to our organization and its mission. Shown are Bill and John Martin, ASD President.

05/12/2026

For our Northern members: Delaware Public Archives presents - Lock Stock and Barrel at Wilmington Brew Works May 18th
Wilmington Brew Works

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