Alexandria

Alexandria, Virginia, was founded in 1749. From its earliest days as an active port, it has played an important role in the history of the region and the nation. In addition to many historic buildings that still stand, the stories of Alexandria are underground, in old records, or passed on through oral history and story-telling.

Alexandria Archaeology

Alexandria Archaeology is a division of the City of Alexandria's Office of Historic Alexandria. City archaeologists work closely with developers, other professional archaeologists, and volunteers to search for, study, and share our city's rich buried history both in and outside of the Alexandria Archaeology Museum and Lab. 

• Visit the Alexandria Archaeology Museum and Lab on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street in historic Old Town Alexandria

• Keep updated on the latest archaeological work in the City at alexandriava.gov/archaeology. 

• Get involved by becoming an Alexandria Archaeology volunteer, or by taking part in one of the many programs throughout the year. 

Friends of Alexandria Archaeology

Friends of Alexandria Archaeology (FOAA) began in 1986 to provide volunteer opportunities and increase public awareness of archaeology in Alexandria.

Our mission: To develop a common movement to support, advocate for, and preserve Alexandria's archaeology and history. 

Please join us to fulfill this mission!

Click on icons at bottom of this page to go to our Facebook & Twitter pages, or to email us!

© FOAA, c/o Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Unless otherwise indicated, all other photos on site courtesy of Alexandria Archaeology.