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MOUNT VERNON — Archaeologists at Mount Vernon in Virginia recently unearthed a sweet find: 35 bottles of preserved cherries and berries dating back to the 18th century, a discovery that gives a fruitful insight into our nation's culinary history.
In April, archaeologists found two bottles before Boroughs and his team discovered 35 more in storage pits underneath the mansion’s cellar floor. Of the 35 bottles, 29 are intact and contain hundreds of perfectly preserved cherries and berries, like gooseberries or currants. Water eventually seeped into the bottles, Carhartt added, which likely contributed to their discoloration. But the fruit stood the test of time…smell and safety wise.
“What told us was that basically these are within the parameters and the levels that the USDA maintains for consumption of items in the grocery store,” Boroughs explained.That was when Washington rode up to Philadelphia and accepted the role as commander in chief of the Continental Army.So who was responsible for preserving these fruits?
For now, the fruit is being examined by USDA scientists to identify their species and to see if any of them can be germinated.
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