February 2011
19: Upper Marlboro, MD - 21st Annual Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show sponsored by the So. Maryland Rock & Mineral Club. The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD.
Where: Mine
Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and "saddle" area
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Description:
This event is open to the public. Bring a sturdy hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), eye protection, and sturdy footwear. A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of mineral fluorescence.
Fees: $5
admission plus $1.50 for each pound of material taken
Age Requirements: Seven years and up for
the Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact: Earl R. Verbeek 973-209-7212 everbeek@ptd.net
Where: Sterling
Hill Mining Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Description:
Collecting is allowed on Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and "saddle" area. This even is open to the public. Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), and eye protection. A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals.
Fees: $5
admission, plus $1.50 for each pound of material taken
Age Requirements: Seven years and up on the
Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact: 973-209-7212