AFRICAN-AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS
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MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK

Archeological Excavations at the Nash Site
Archeologists at the Nash site
National Park Service archeologists excavating the Nash site.
During the 1990 archeological survey, project archeologists discovered the remains of a chimney and a nearby depression related to the house. Archeological investigations at the Nash site occurred in 1991 and revealed the foundations of a 14-by-16 foot structure, most likely a one and one-half story frame building. Artifacts found during the excavations include ceramics, glass, architectural debris, buttons, a single blue bead, gaming pieces, and quartz crystals. The material culture indicates that the site was occupied during the 1870s to 1880s.

Chimney footing
for the
Nash House.
Chimney Footing at the Nash site

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