Archaeology at the Read House and Gardens: New Castle, Delaware
During 1995, a group of archaeologists from the
anthropology department at the University of Delaware, with the help of the
Historical Society of Delaware, began to excavate the yard and gardens of the
Read family. This project, by Professor
DeCunzo, was the first step in understanding the lives of those who lived on
the property during the past four centuries.
For a view of the archaeology that took place during the early years
visit Unearthing New
Castle's Past. Although the
research and analysis of the findings is still taking place today, a much
clearer understanding of the past has already been obtained. Through the use of material objects, soils,
path layouts, documents, and comparative research, students studying
anthropology at the University have contributed by piecing together this wealth
of information and. . . .
These are some of their findings
Property
History Before George Read
History
of the George Read II House
The
Prominence of George Read I and II
This web site has been created as part of a project for a
class on Archaeology of the Eastern United States.
Designed By: Amy Cunningham
