Museum Description :Alexandria Archaeology Museum to learn how the City’s archaeologists, volunteers and students work with residents and developers to study and manage archaeological resources important to the community's past.The main exhibit, Archaeologists at Work: The Lee Street Site, highlights one city block to provide a fascinating glimpse of Alexandria’s history and the way in which archaeologists study the past. Small “table top” exhibits feature other Alexandria sites and finds. Hands-on activities engage visitors of all ages.
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Museum Description :Alexandria Archaeology Museum to learn how the City’s archaeologists, volunteers and students work with residents and developers to study and manage archaeological resources important to the community's past.The main exhibit, Archaeologists at Work: The Lee Street Site, highlights one city block to provide a fascinating glimpse of Alexandria’s history and the way in which archaeologists study the past. Small “table top” exhibits feature other Alexandria sites and finds. Hands-on activities engage visitors of all ages.
Museum Admission :Free
Refund Policy :$5/person. Fee is non-refundable. Space is limited and reservations are required.Individuals and families are welcome. Children under sixteen years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult.Upon receipt of full payment slots are secured and confirmation and additional information will be emailed.Due to the popularity of this event Dig Days fill quickly and participants may sign up for only one session per season.Link : http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/archaeology/default.aspx?id=38960Contact Phone No : 703.746.4399Contact Email : archaeology@alexandriava.govFees : $5.00 per person. Reservations may be made with receipt of the full non-refundable payment for your selected session. Sessions may be filled already, so please contact us to check availability before mailing your payment to: Family Dig Days; Alexandria Archaeology : 105 N. Union Street; Alexandria, VA 22314Audience : Anyone may attend
Museum Program :Title : Archaeological CommissionDate & Time : Wed May 20, 2015 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation : Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St. (Map This) Suite #327Event Details : Regular meetingTitle : Family Dig DaysDate & Time : Sat May 30, 2015 1:30 PM - 3:00 PMLocation : See DetailsPlease see event details for more information about locations.Event Details : Family Dig Days at Shuter's Hill.101 Callahan Drive, on the Grounds of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial.The event is presented in three parts, beginning with an introduction to the history and archaeology of the Shuter’s Hill Site, followed by a site tour, and finally gathering around the screens to sift through excavated soil collecting artifacts. The bags of artifacts will be sent to the laboratory in the Museum for processing.All the necessary equipment will be furnished, but please wear comfortable clothes, boots or sturdy shoes (no sandals), and bring a water bottle.To accommodate the large demand for the popular Family Dig Day program, the following policy has been established << View Less