Alexandria Archaeology
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Alexandria History
2,200 Lives, One Cemetery: Douglass Preservation Heroes Honored
Alexandria honors cemetery preservation groups as descendants share family histories, progress on drainage and gravestone restoration, and future plans for…
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Celebrate Virginia Archaeology Month in Alexandria With Free Events and Tours
By Daniel Lee Alexandria, VA – Each October, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources recognizes the role archaeology plays in…
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Alexandria News
25,000 Artifacts Could Be Hiding Beneath a Typical Old Town Alexandria Backyard
A typical Old Town Alexandria townhouse backyard can yield about 25,000 artifacts, according to the City. Virginia Archaeology Month offers…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Seeks Nominations for Brenman Archaeology Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) is now accepting nominations for the Bernard “Ben” Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria Award,…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
A Piece of Alexandria’s Past You Can Hang on Your Tree
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s history lovers have a new treasure to add to their holiday traditions. The 2025 Historic Alexandria…
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Backyard History
Celebrate Virginia Archaeology Month with Alexandria Archaeology
By Daniel Lee Alexandria, VA – For the past 35 years, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources recognizes October as…
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Alexandria News
Locate Alexandria’s Historical Markers with Online Sign Finder
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria Archaeology has created a new way for residents and visitors to discover the city’s history. An interactive online…
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See Scale Models of 18th Century Ships Found at Robinson Landing, July 26
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Friday, July 26, the city is hosting a free pop-up archaeology exhibit related to the ships excavated at…
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“Buried Ships of Robinson Landing” Exhibit – Opening April 6
Alexandria, VA – For the first time, see three scale models of historic ships at the location where archaeologists first…
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October is Archaeology Month in Virginia and Alexandria!
By Daniel Lee, Office of Historic Alexandria ALEXANDRIA,VA- October is Virginia’s and Alexandria’s Archaeology Month! Alexandria has a robust citizen-led…
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