Lecture: History of the Dogue

Archaeologist Michael Johnson will present “History, Archaeology and Geology Highlights of the “Dogue” in the Alexandria Area,” at this free Alexandria Historical Society lecture.
Title:Lecture: History of the Dogue
Date & Time:Wednesday, March 28, 2012 • 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:The Lyceum Museum, 201 S. Washington St. (Map This)
Event Details:Archaeologist Michael Johnson, who recently retired from the Fairfax County Park Authority, will present “History, Archaeology and Geology Highlights of the 'Dogue' in the Alexandria Area,” at this free Alexandria Historical Society lecture.

Recent evidence brings into question many long held theories about the last American Indian tribe to occupy Alexandria, and Fairfax and Prince William counties, including the name they called themselves. In addition to the questionable term, Dogue (var.), the quandary about the location of their principle seat of government, Tauxenent, which was mapped near Mason Neck in southern Fairfax County by Captain John Smith in 1608, will be discussed. This presentation is as much about the multi-disciplinary approach used to address these questions. As will be evident, almost 30 years of archeological, geological, hydrological, paleo-climatological, and historical research played major roles.
Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
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Contact Phone No.:703.746.4994
Fees:Free!
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Lecture, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Washington Street


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/1683
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