Colonial Williamsburg-New Discoveries Found At John Custis’s garden

Most people including archaeologists thought they found everything at Curtis Square. Three years after the beginning of the excavations they found a tremendous new discovery. 

John Custis’s garden was one of the most prominent gardens in Williamsburg’s history.

All through 2021, the archeologists were trying to understand a series of large postholes that extended from the foundation of the Custis’ house.

Soon a pattern emerged and it was quite a large pattern. Extending more than 200 feet, this meant a 32,000 sq foot garden. 

Last winter the site was closed for visitors but has reopened this spring. Stop in and see what is new.

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