35 bottles from the 18th century filled with cherries unearthed by archeologists at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

For several months, a group of archaeologists have been working at Mount Vernon Mansion, the historic home of George Washington. During an excavation, they found 35 bottles from the 18th century, most perfectly preserved with their contents intact. In early May last year, two similar examples from almost 300 years ago were discovered. As part of the Mount Vernon Mansion Revitalization Project, started in 2023 and lasting three years, the special…

In a former George Washington pantry, researchers have found dozens of containers of fruit. The fruits are surprisingly well preserved.

250-year-old ‘perfectly preserved’ cherries unearthed at first US president George Washington's mansion. See pics

Dozens of bottles of cherries and berries in “perfectly preserved” condition were uncovered from the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon home.

Archaeological excavations discovered 12 jars with cherries and 16 with sorrels before 1775, in storage wells in the cellar of George Washington's mansion, the first President of the USA.

George Washington and his wife Martha were big fans of fruit. Records prove this. Archaeologists are now finding dozens of bottles of cherries and berries on the estate of the first US president. Some of the preserves are even still edible.

No lie: Perfectly preserved centuries-old cherries unearthed at George Washington's Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) — George Washington never did cut down the cherry tree, despite the famous story to the contrary, but he did pack away quite a few bottles of the fruit at his Mount Vernon home. Dozens of bottles of cherries and berries — impossibly preserved in storage pits uncovered from the cellar […]