18th-century artifacts discovered during tree removal at Christ Episcopal Church in Elizabeth City, NC, include French wine bottles and Chinese porcelain, suggesting an influential, affluent early African American in the community.

Rev. Daniel Cenci, a history enthusiast, found centuries-old artifacts during tree removal at Christ Episcopal Church in Elizabeth City, NC. The construction crew unearthed items while digging a pit for drainage under a century-old magnolia tree. Unearthing items such as French wine bottles and Chinese porcelain, Cenci believes they've uncovered the history of an influential, affluent early African American in the community.

July 07, 2024
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