The shovels are ready and we’re about start digging! The West Shipyard Archaeological Dig commences this Monday, July 16^th at the corner of Vine St. and Columbus Blvd. Archeologists are looking for the remains of the shipyard that once was located here, which predated the arrival of William Penn by six years. Excavations under this parking lot in the 1980s uncovered portions of four wharves and a slipway located on lots to the north of the shipyard. This time around we’re hoping reveal even more and we would love share this discovery with you so come and watch as history is uncovered!

Visitors are welcome to watch the work and tour the site at the following times:

- Wednesday, July 18^th 1 – 3pm

- Thursday, July 19^th 10am – Noon

- Friday, July 20^th 1 – 3pm

Additional tours may be arranged by appointment during the week of July 23-27. Call 215-629-3200 for information

Also, for more information on archaeology at the site, including updates on the current work, visit the West Shipyard blog site at westshipyard.wordpress.com