The Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp will open registration on March 10 for its 2026 session. The camp, which runs from June 22 to June 26, is designed for teenagers ages 13 to 15 and costs $400. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Participants will work with city archaeologists at the Shuter’s Hill site, learning excavation and artifact processing methods. The camp operates from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registration is limited and applications are processed in the order they are received.
To enroll, interested families must first make a payment through The Alexandria Shop or by calling the provided number, then submit an application either online or by picking up forms at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum located at 105 N Union St., #327. Refunds are not available after May 1, 2026, and camper spots are only confirmed after payment is made.
For disability accommodations, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711. Free interpretation and translation services can be requested by emailing LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or calling 703-746-3960.
For media inquiries, Jeanene Harris can be reached at 703.851.4333 or Jeanene.harris@alexandriava.gov.
The Alexandria Archaeology Museum focuses on preserving and studying the city’s archaeological heritage and encourages connections between residents and local history through museum visits and educational programs on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria.
According to the Office of Historic Alexandria: “The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives.”
Alexandria’s museums interpret local social and cultural history to strengthen community identity (https://www.alexandriava.gov). Sites like the Alexandria Black History Museum document African American heritage within city boundaries (https://www.alexandriava.gov). The city incorporates racial and social equity into policies to foster fair outcomes for all residents (https://www.alexandriava.gov). Operating as an independent city with a council-manager government structure (https://www.alexandriava.gov), Alexandria provides services to residents, businesses, and visitors (https://www.alexandriava.gov). The Alexandria Archaeological Commission collaborates with various partners for research and preservation efforts across these historic resources (https://www.alexandriava.gov).
