Broken Tulips at the Pier: The Archaeology of Whitehall Slip
The Archaeology Project Team at the Museum of the City of New York recently finished digitizing the artifacts from Whitehall Slip in partnership with the Landmarks Preservation Commission. These objects are housed … Continue reading
Gems Beneath South Ferry: Artifacts from the Terminal Collection
In 2005, a team of New York City archaeologists turned up new evidence of Manhattan’s dynamic past during excavations for the South Ferry Terminal Project. As the city renovated its South … Continue reading
Traditions and Tastes: Seven Dutch Bible Tile Fragments Recovered from the South Ferry Terminal Site
By guest blogger Leslie Gerhauser We are pleased to welcome Leslie Gerhauser as guest blogger to discuss fascinating Dutch Bible tiles that were uncovered by archaeologists in lower Manhattan. The Museum of … Continue reading
The Archaeology of Colonial New York’s Battery Wall
The Museum of the City of New York is currently digitizing an extensive collection of artifacts excavated from New York’s colonial Battery Wall in preparation for public access and long term … Continue reading
A cool place in 18th century New York: Excavating a cold storage shed on the Tweed Courthouse grounds
Now that spring is in the air, the City Museum’s Archaeology Project is ready to answer your warm-weather questions! Obviously, the most pressing question on readers’ minds is: How did New Yorkers … Continue reading
Where’s the bathroom? Uncovering the Almshouse Privy at Tweed Courthouse
Studying historical records can give us only so much information about a specific place. Archaeology offers a unique perspective on the details of everyday life that written records do not fully capture, such as: … Continue reading
