Ben Brenman Park
Saturday, October 1 (weather permitting)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Free
Celebrate Virginia Archaeology Month at Ben Brenman Park! Meet City archaeologists and discover more about Alexandria’s buried history, including why ship timbers excavated from the Robinson Landing construction site in Old Town were submerged in Ben Brenman Pond this spring.

The free SeeWorthy Archaeology Festival will include a ribbon cutting of three new signs that tell the story of the ships’ journey from river to pond. Archaeology enthusiasts of all ages will find out how wooden ships were reused in the 18th and 19th centuries as landfill with Shoreline Engineering, discover the physics behind moving large ship timbers with Mini Forklift Hydraulics, learn about pond preservation, and meet maritime and terrestrial archaeologists working in the region.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.  To request a reasonable accommodation or an alternative format, e-mail Archaeology@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4848.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact the Office of Communications & Public Information at newsroom@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3969. 

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This release can be seen at alexandriava.gov/go/3957.