Preserved Centuries-Old Cherries Unearthed At George Washington’s Mount Vernon

[Christopher Hitchens]

Excerpt from AP:
“Archeologists at George Washington’s historic Virginia home have unearthed more than two dozen bottles of cherries and berries dating back to the 18th century in a particularly juicy find.

Officials first announced in April that they had discovered two glass jars of cherries, liquid and pits while excavating the cellar of Mount Vernon, the residence, plantation and final resting place of the nation’s first president.

Further sweetening the deal, last week they announced the discovery of 35 more fruit-filled vessels. Officials say 29 of the bottles are intact and contain “perfectly preserved cherries and berries, likely gooseberries or currants.”

https://www.npr.org/2024/06/20/nx-s1-5009924/mount-vernon-cherries-george-washington

 

[jfkisafk]

so they picked more than just cotton.

 

[hedgerow]

^ first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen -- henry lee​

apparently he liked cherries to soothe his aching jaw from the wooden teeth and the splinters

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[lechmich]

I knew he was a prepper

 

[Christopher Hitchens]

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^ first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen -- henry lee​

apparently he liked cherries to soothe his aching jaw from the wooden teeth and the splinters

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That seems like it’s a wives tale because contrary to popular opinion he didn't wear wooden teeth really. He was rich and so he wore false teeth made of ivory or made of real teeth. I like he just liked cherries lol.