America250: Open Ship Day in Alexandria, VA
Sun, Jun 14
|Alexandria Waterfront
Step aboard for a deck tour of the historic Gazela while docked in Alexandria, VA, for America250 festivities! Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5.
Time & Location
Jun 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Alexandria Waterfront, 1 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
About the event
Curious about what life was like on board this 125-year-old Codfishing vessel? Come down to the Gazela Primeiro to explore our wooden ship and learn more about her history. Admission is always free, and donations are welcome.
Our ship and crew will be docked as part of the Sails on the Potomac event hosted by Alexandria, VA, in honor of our national celebration of the USA's 250th anniversary.
Please learn more about the festivities here: Sails on the Potomac Events
How to Get There
For directions to the waterfront in Alexandria, please refer to the information on the Sails on the Potomac website here. Please note that event organizers discourage visitors from driving into the city for this event because garages and street parking will fill up quickly. They have free and low-cost alternatives available on their website.