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The approaching anniversary of the War of 1812, the place of Maryland in history and the predicted return of sunshine are expected to combine in Bladensburg today to give Washington area residents a chance to help dig up the past.
The Maryland State Highway Administration and its partners in archeology are holding an open house today at the Market Master's House in the 4000 block of 48th Street in Bladensburg, a small Prince George's County jurisdiction with a long history.
According to the highway administration, the small house, which remains standing, was built about 1760 and was apparently one of the oldest post offices in the United States.
At Open House in Bladensburg, a Chance to Unearth the Past - washingtonpost.com
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