Alexandria Archaeological Commission

• About the Commission
• Reports of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission
• Bernard (Ben) Brenman Award for Archaeology
• Archaeology in Alexandria 1961-2011: 50 years of Community Commitment

About the Commission

The Alexandria Archaeological Commission is responsible for the archaeology of all prehistoric and historic sites in the City. It establishes goals and priorities for the City's program; and acquires, preserves, and displays all the artifacts found. It works with federal, state and local governments, private foundations, citizens, area schools and colleges.

The Commission usually meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public – call 703.746.4399 for meeting location. The Commission encourages the public to attend, to find out what’s been dug up around town, and to express opinions on what should be studied and preserved.

The Alexandria Archaeological Commission was established in 1975 and reauthorized by Ordinance No. 3773 in 1995.

Commission Members

Commission members must be Alexandria city residents and are appointed by the Alexandria City Council. Approximately five hours per month are required of Commission members. Vacancies on all Alexandria Boards and Commissions are listed in the local newspapers, or call Citizen Assistance at 703-746-4800 or the director of Alexandria Archaeology at 703-746-4399.

The commission is made up of representatives of the following organizations:

5 Members at-large
1 Citizen member from each of the three Planning Districts
1 Member from the Alexandria Association
1 Member from the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
1 Member from the Alexandria Historical Society
1 Member from the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage
1 Member from the Friends of Alexandria Archaeology
1 Member from the Historic Alexandria Foundation

Term of Service:

4-year term

City Staff Contact:

Francine Bromberg, Office of Historic Alexandria, 703.746.4399

List of Members:

• Georgia "Katy" Cannady
• Ann Davin
• Thomas Fulton
• Ellen Hamilton
• Jacob Hoogland
• Donald Kent, Jr.
• Vincent Lapointe, chair
• Janice Magnuson
• James McCall
• Mary Jane Nugent
• S. Kathleen Pepper
• Edward Pulliam
• Ralph Rosenbaum
• Seth Tinkham

For further information about the responsibilities of this board or commission, or to apply to serve on this board or commission, contact Jackie Henderson in the Office of the City Clerk at 703.746.4550.

Reports of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission

• Archaeology in Alexandria 1961-2011: 50 years of Community Commitment. Alexandria Archeological Commission presentation at City Council Work Session, September 27, 2011
• Alexandria Archaeological Commission Brochure 
• Alexandria Waterfront History Plan, 2010
• Annual Report Fiscal Year 2012 
• Annual Report Fiscal Year 2011 
• Annual Report Fiscal Year 2010
• Annual Report Fiscal Year 2009
• Annual Report Fiscal Year 2008
• Annual Report Fiscal Year 2006 
• Annual Report Fiscal Year 2005 
• Strategic Plan: 2007-2015 

Bernard (Ben) Brenman Award for Archaeology 

Bernard (Ben) Brenman Award for Archaeology is awarded by the Commission to individuals and groups that further the interests of archaeology in Alexandria.

Archaeology in Alexandria 1961-2011: 50 years of Community Commitment

• Archaeology in Alexandria 1961-2011: 50 Years of Community Commitment
• Artifact Display Boxes Commemorate 50 Years of Alexandria Archaeology
  
  Presentation to the Alexandria City Council Work Session
  Alexandria Archeological Commission, September 27, 2011