A new pop-up exhibit in Old Town will highlight one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in recent Alexandria history — a set of 18th-century ships buried to lay the foundation of the waterfront.
The new windowfront display at the corner of The Strand and Pioneer Mill Way opened in April and shows off-scale models of three 18th-century vessels excavated in 2018. On Friday, July 26, experts from Alexandria Archeology will be on-hand to talk about the building and burial of the ships.
“We are excited to present the ‘Buried Ships of Robinson Landing’ exhibit to the community,” City Archaeologist Eleanor Breen said in a release. “This collaboration with the Robinson Landing Property Owners Association allows us to bring history to life in a tangible and accessible way, fostering a deeper understanding of our shared maritime heritage.”
The exhibit will use digital and physical models to show the ship’s construction and answer questions about the age and use of vessels.
Meanwhile, some of the ships were re-sunk in Ben Brenman Park in 2022 to keep them preserved.
