A fascinating discovery was made at George Washington’s historic plantation, Mount Vernon, as archaeologists unearthed glass bottles filled with cherries and other preserved fruits dating back 250 years. The bottles were found in storage pits within a cellar, which had been covered with a brick floor over time. This discovery sheds light on the practices of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked at Mount Vernon, as it is believed that they were the ones responsible for picking and preserving the fruit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to conduct DNA testing on the fruit to learn more about its origins and history. This remarkable find provides a glimpse into the past and the daily lives of those who lived and worked on this historic plantation.
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