Archaeologists Unearth 35 Glass Bottles from the 18th Century at George Washington’s Mount Vernon During Mansion Revitalization, Most Containing Perfectly Preserved Cherries and Berries

Excavation Represents an Unprecedented Discovery of Pre-Revolutionary War Artifacts and Biological Matter MOUNT VERNON, Va., June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Archaeologists at George Washington’s Mount Vernon have unearthed an astounding 35 glass bottles from the 18th century in five storage…