AlexVA Archaeology

Happy National #STEM/STEAM Day! Archaeologists used the power of hydraulics to move 1000+ waterlogged ship timbers from the #ALX waterfront to Ben Brenman Pond. Event visitors tried it too lifting 3D printed timbers using mini forklifts to see how they transmit force using fluids

1. Artist Elizabeth Luallen’s interpretation of Alexandria’s early waterfront shows some important details about the city’s original landscape. It depicts high bluffs rising above mudflats along the Potomac’s edge. #WaterfrontWednesday

2. Historical records & extensive archaeological evidence indicate that early Alexandrians cut these bluffs down in the late 18th C to make new land in a process locally called “banking out.” This work created about 10 new city blocks in the core of Old Town’s waterfront

Hear the latest findings about the ALX ships from Dr. Chris Dostal. The free virtual lecture will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 10/26. Registration required. Visit AlexandriaArchaeology.org and click on the calendar to register. #WaterfrontWednesday #VaArchaeologyMonth

The ALX Arch Commission (AAC) is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Ben Brenman Awards. Congrats to @EYAHomes, @AECOM & @MD_Archaeology for their efforts to document, recover & preserve significant waterfront features/artifacts, including 3 historic ship remnants

Recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day by viewing a new exhibit case on past and present Virginia Native Americans in the museum and on AlexandriaArchaeology.org. The case was made possible with the help of Friends of Alexandria Archaeology and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe.

Archaeologists working at the Robinson Landing Site (44AX235) found this pipkin in a wooden box privy (Feature 12) likely filled in the late 18th/early 19thc. Early Alexandrians used this coarse earthenware vessel to cook over an open fire. #WaterfrontWednesday

The weather may have impacted our in-person plans today, but we still have plenty of archaeology content to kick off Virginia Archaeology Month! Check out these 3D models of all four ships excavated along the waterfront. Can you spot any similarities or differences among them?

This weekend's SeeWorthy Archaeology Festival at Ben Brenman Park has been cancelled due to weather. The event will be rescheduled for May 2023 as part of Historic Preservation Month. Meanwhile, there are more ways you can participate in Archaeology Month alexandriava.gov/archaeology/ce…

We’re celebrating Virginia Archaeology Month with free events starting this weekend! Additional information events can be found on our website. We hope to see you at one of our outdoor events, in the museum, or virtually this October!

What's better than spending the weekend on the waterfront? Spending it with us! Come see us at Archaeology Along the Waterfront, an event in partnership with Robinson Landing on Sat., Oct 15 from 12 – 4 p.m. Event free, but tours limited. Reserve your spot:eventbrite.com/e/archaeology-…

We’ve taken to the streets to bring you archaeology! Come find our parklet today, Sep 16, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Union St near Founders Park. PARK(ing) Day is a global event aimed at reclaiming on-street parking spaces by temporarily transforming them into exciting parklets

Archaeology enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the SeeWorthy Archaeology Festival on Saturday, Oct 1 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park. Meet archaeologists, try your hand at 18th C engineering, & find out why historic ships are in the park’s pond

@tcuthbertson13 @GeneralRhivous More on Alexandria's derelict merchant fleet alexandriava.gov/archaeology/fo…

My new archaeology obsession is boats. Please send details of cool boats

For today’s special edition of #WaterfrontWednesday we are excited to share that the historic ships made the FRONT cover of #AmericanArchaeology! The Fall issue of the magazine features our creative curation solution of preserving the historic ship timbers in Ben Brenman Pond.