Robinson Terminal

Robinson Terminal is a waterfront facility along the Potomac River, featuring brick buildings and industrial structures from different construction periods. The site also shows archaeological remains of warehouses and ship structures that were uncovered during excavations.

The terminal developed from early 18th-century port activities when Alexandria was an important trading center. Archaeological excavations revealed the foundation of a warehouse built in 1783 and three ships that sank during that era.

The site shows Alexandria's connection to maritime trade through discovered objects, old warehouse foundations, and traces of early American commerce. Visitors can see today how this place moved people and goods across centuries.

The site is accessible to pedestrians and offers views of the river and historical waterfront structures. It helps to allow time for exploring the excavation areas and the archaeological finds on display.

Three colonial-era ships that sank beneath the site were discovered during excavations. These vessels are now preserved in special water tanks, allowing researchers to learn more about the region's maritime past.

Website: http://robinsonterminal.com

GPS coordinates: 38.80201,-77.04019

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09