Celebrate Virginia Archaeology Month with Alexandria Archaeology

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources celebrates Archaeology Month each October with special events and programs throughout the state. The City of Alexandria has a long history of archaeological stewardship, built on decades of community-based archaeological efforts. Join the celebrations by attending events and programs highlighting important archaeological sites and preservation efforts across the City. 

For the full schedule of events and more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Archaeology.

Tavern Game Night: The Alexandria Canal
Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N Royal Street
Friday, September 26
7 - 9 p.m.
Tickets: $10
Tickets can be purchased online.

Join us for tavern games, a brief canal presentation, and 7:30 p.m. pub trivia. Cash bar available. 

Meet Us at the Market!
Talk with archaeologists about recent projects in city.

• North Old Town Farmer's Market – The Alexandria Canal
  Sunday, October 5, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Montgomery Park, 901 N Royal Street
• Old Town Farmer's Market – Become a Steward of Buried History 
  Saturday, October 11, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Market Square, 301 King Street
• West End Farmer's Market – Preserving Historic Ships
  Sunday, October 12, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Ben Brenman Park Drive

Slip into the Past at Art Safari
Saturday, October 25, 12 - 4 p.m.
Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N Union Street
Free, no registration required

Experiment with 19th-century pottery slip designs, like marbling and dendritic patterns, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic, while supplies last. This activity coincides with Art Safari at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Ben Brenman Awards
Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m.
Alexandria City Council Meeting

The Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) presents awards for those who enhance the City’s archaeological resources.

About the Alexandria Archaeology Museum

The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is dedicated to preserving and studying Alexandria’s rich archaeological heritage and fostering within residents and visitors a connection between the past and present while inspiring a sense of stewardship and adventure. Visit the museum and lab on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, at 105 N. Union Street in historic Old Town Alexandria.

About the Office of Historic Alexandria 

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.