It’s Native American Heritage Month, and the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) is celebrating with an exploration of one of our artifacts. This remarkable piece of history found at Pope's Creek in Charles County, Maryland, is a clay food storage vessel. While seemingly unassuming, the artifact is a captivating window into the innovative solutions that once sustained the thriving communities of this region. Imagine a time when storing hickory nuts, chestnuts, acorns, sunflowers, and other essential seeds was an absolute necessity. The indigenous peoples of this era ingeniously protected their provisions from mice, raccoons, and potential theft during their hunting and gathering expeditions. This food storage vessel was their ingenious answer to an age-old problem, ensuring the well-being of the community. Ready to explore more? Visit our museum to experience this and more unique pieces of history. #MarylandHistory #IndigenousHeritage #Museum #history (Vessel, c500-200...