Archaeologists investigate Brooklyn, a U.S. majority-Black town, to uncover its founding families and support its nomination for the National Register of Historical Places.

Archaeologists from the University of Illinois are investigating Brooklyn, one of the oldest majority-Black towns in the U.S., to uncover evidence of its founding families and support its nomination for the National Register of Historical Places. This designation could enhance tourism and civic pride for its 650 residents. The team is excavating sites to find artifacts from the 1830s, highlighting the town's historical significance, including its role in the Underground Railroad.

September 15, 2024
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