Join us for one or all free talks in this series! In anticipation of America's 250th anniversary, we invite you to join us for talks that examine our country's road to revolution and then independence. Presentations will be hosted by the Environmental Archaeology Lab and take place in person in SERC's 1735 Woodlawn History Center. Come for the talk and stay for the exhibits in this historic home. 

This is a family-friendly event. Anyone 12 years and older is welcome to attend, whether you are passionate about archaeology or just looking to learn something new! We ask that all minors (anyone under the age of 18) be accompanied by an adult. 

Registration is encouraged, but not required. By registering, you help us plan ahead of time.

The space is set-up with 35 foldable chairs, benches, and some standing space as well. Register today on Signup Genius

Topics:

• January 4: Maryland on the Eve of the Seven Years' War
• February 1: The French & Indian War (1754-1763)
• March 1: The French & Indian War, Part 2
• April 12: Parliament and Taxes (1764-1774)
• May 3: Topic TBD

Dragonflies, damselflies and their ancestors were among the first creatures fly—before birds, bats or pterosaurs. On May 20, explore the origins of the Odonata insects with Dr. Jessica Ware, an entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History. Using a large genomic dataset, scientists are unlocking their evolutionary history. By studying the tree of life of Odonata, scientists are beginning to understand how flight first evolved in these enigmatic insects. Part of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s 60th anniversary webinar series.

This event will be hosted entirely online, and it will be recorded! Closed captions will be available at the live event and on the recording. By signing up on Zoom, you'll be able to watch live and receive a link to the recording a few days after the event.

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See past and upcoming science talks