National Institutes of Health Nationwide
Archaeological Assessments, Phase I Archaeological Surveys,
and
Phase II Archaeological Evaluation Excavations
for Department of Health & Human Services, National Institutes
of Health Bethesda, Maryland
As part of master planning processes, the preparation of Environmental
Impact Statements, and Section 106 compliance, EAC/A has undertaken
archaeological assessments, Phase I surveys, Phase II evaluation
excavations and Phase III data recovery archaeological investigations
at NIH facilities. Sites have ranged from a 513 acre National
Institutes of Health Animal Center located near Poolesville,
Maryland to the main campus in Bethesda, Maryland. These
archaeological investigations have included both prehistoric
and historic archaeological resources.
In order to assess the prehistoric archaeological potential of
the various NIH facilities, research was conducted to identify
prehistoric sites in the vicinity. A walkover survey was conducted
on each site and local informants were consulted to discuss previous
random finds of artifacts in the vicinity. Springs and other
natural features were identified in order to assess prehistoric
archaeological potential in their vicinity.
Historic archaeological potential was assessed at each site by
conducting a complete title search of the property and general
historical research on specific activities such as Civil War,
agricultural use, and slave activities in the area. A "slave"
graveyard was identified on one property as well. Agricultural
and domestic structures such as dairy barns, agricultural outbuildings
and pole barns were also identified and evaluated.
The final product for each NIH facility was a complete archaeological
report identifying all areas of prehistoric and historic archaeological
potential with maps and deeds appended.
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Analysis of the Bethesda, Maryland facility
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