SHA 2026 Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology

Session Abstract

Mark Leone's impact on historical archaeology cannot be overstated. From his rigorous intellectual engagement with Marxist critical theory in archaeology to sustaining his decades-long field school program Archaeology in Annapolis and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, to his mentorship of students at the University of Maryland and other universities, Leone's legacy lies close to the heart of how so many of us practice as professionals. This forum invites you to remember him and how he influenced your path as an archaeologist. We welcome everything from engagements with his research and writing to personal anecdotes about him as a professor and fellow human being.

“What Produced This Feeling?" Marking The Passing Of Mark Leone And His Contributions To Archaeology

Organizer(s): Christopher Matthews (Montclair State University, United States of America), Matthew Palus (University of Maryland)

Chair(s): Matthew Palus (University of Maryland), Christopher Matthews (Montclair State University, United States of America)

Panelist(s): Eric Larsen (Germanna), Mark Warner (University of Idaho), Michael Roller (unaffiliated), Laura McAtackney (University College Cork), Kathryn Deeley (Georgia Gwinnett College), Stefan Woehlke (University of Maryland), Jennifer Babiarz (Anne Arundel County), Randall McGuire (Binghamton University), Camille Westmont (University of Alabama-Birmingham), Mary Minkoff (University of West Florida), Samantha Lee (University of Maryland), Michael Lucas (New York State Museum), Kate Roberts (WV DOT), Lyle Torp (The Ottery Group)

Mark Leone's impact on historical archaeology cannot be overstated. From his rigorous intellectual engagement with Marxist critical theory in archaeology to sustaining his decades-long field school program Archaeology in Annapolis and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, to his mentorship of students at the University of Maryland and other universities, Leone's legacy lies close to the heart of how so many of us practice as professionals. This forum invites you to remember him and how he influenced your path as an archaeologist. We welcome everything from engagements with his research and writing to personal anecdotes about him as a professor and fellow human being.

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