Slave Quarters Found at Sullivan Estate

Archaeologists in Durham, New Hampshire, have uncovered slave quarters at the historic estate of Revolutionary War general John Sullivan—once a key figure who crossed the Delaware with Washington and later became New Hampshire’s third governor. Guided by century-old deeds and modern mapping tech, the team is revealing the daily lives of enslaved people through artifacts like fingerprints in brickwork and clues to their diet and clothing. Funded by a grant, the dig brings together students and faculty from UNH and local colleges for hands-on learning, turning history into tangible experience. Artifacts will be preserved at UNH for future study, with more excavation planned for next summer—offering a deeper, more personal look at colonial New Hampshire’s hidden stories. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2d031566c606314