Engaging with Descendant African American Communities: A Project to Rebury Ancestral Human Remains of African Descent
The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) have launched a project aimed at identifying lineal descendants or communities that are culturally affiliated with the remains of at least 15 individuals of African or possible African descent that are currently housed at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) in Calvert County, Maryland. This collaborative project, entitled, "Engaging with Descendant African American Communities" will use genealogical records, land record research, and potentially DNA testing to identify a path forward for returning these remains...
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