Celebrate Virginia Archaeology Month throughout October with events and programs highlighting important archaeological sites and preservation efforts across the City of Alexandria.

Pop-Up Archaeology at the “Buried Ships of Robinson Landing” Exhibit
Friday, October 4
4:30-7:00 p.m.
7 Pioneer Mill Way

Step inside the temporary Buried Ships of Robinson Landing windowfront exhibit on Friday, October 4 between 4:30 and 7 p.m. for a special chance to see scale models of three 18th century vessel remnants excavated in 2018 on the same block. Talk with archaeologists and learn how these ships were used to create new land along the waterfront. Learn more about the free exhibit located at the Strand and Pioneer Mill Way.

Ben Brenman Awards
Tuesday, October 8
7:00 p.m.
301 King Street

The annual Ben Brenman awards are given by the Alexandria Archaeological Commission to individuals and groups who have demonstrated high quality work, innovation, commitment, or extraordinary efforts in preservation, research, protection, enhancement, creation of historic parks and open spaces, documentation, education, public appreciation, and advocacy in relation to the archaeology of historic Alexandria. The winner of the 2024 Ben Brenman Archaeology Award will be announced at the Alexandria City Council Meeting at City Hall on October 10.

Slip Into the Past at Art Safari
Saturday, October 19
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
105 N Union Street, #327

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

• Celebrate Virginia Archaeology month. Out of the Attic, Alexandria Times, October 3, 2024.
• The History of Alexandria Archaeology