Alexandria Archaeology Museum Pearlware saucer - English, ca. 1795-1820 from King and N. Royal Sts.
Pearlware pitcher - English, 1813-1826 from a house at 104 S. St. Asaph St.
Pearlware saucer - English, ca. 1795-1827 from an 1827 fire at a furniture factory
Creamware saucer - English, ca. 1775 from Arell's Tavern


Alexandria Archaelogy Volunteer Newsletter Alexandria Contrabands and Freedmen's Cemetery
18th century laundry at Shuter's Hill Archaeology Festival Volunteers in the museum's public laboratory

Through the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, the City of Alexandria, Virginia's archaeologists, volunteers and students work with citizens and developers to study and manage archaeological resources important to the community's past, and to share this knowledge with both a local and world-wide audience.

Experience the Alexandria Archaeology Adventure.
Visit the Museum's public laboratory and enjoy hands on Discovery Kits.
Discover archaeological sites and finds.
Attend a family activity, Dig Days, or Summer Camp.
Explore Alexandria through walking and biking tours.
Teach about archaeology or plan a field trip.
Research the City's archaeology and history.
Learn about the role of developers, land owners and archaeologists in the planning process.
Participate in Alexandria Archaeology by becoming a Friend or Volunteer.


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