Archaeology on the Waterfront

Celebrate Virginia Archaeology Month with Robinson Landing and Alexandria Archaeology! Archaeologists excavated a full city block ahead of the construction of Robinson Landing. Learn what used to be at the site, including Hooe’s 18th century warehouse and store, the 19th century steam-powered Pioneer Mill, and the remnants of three merchant ships. Explore the area as a family with a self-guided scavenger hunt or register in advance to take a free guided tour of the waterfront with an archaeologist. The event is free and open to the public from 12 – 4 p.m., but guided tours are limited. Register for a guided tour at shop.alexandriava.gov/events.