An African-American cemetery, dating back to the 19th century, has been unearthed in Philadelphia, PA. Amelia Brown was likely a member of Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, the oldest African-American church in the country. At the time, the late 18th century, cemeteries in Philadelphia would not accept black people. Also at the time,
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Immigrant worker mass grave found in Philadelphia
A mass grave containing the remains of Irish immigrants railroad workers has been found in Philadelphia. Nearly 180 years later, local researchers say they have a clearer picture of the men's fate. But their massive effort to unearth, identify and properly re-inter the workers' remains will not be realized; the grave
Soapman: 18th century man mummified into soap
Early draft of the U.S. Constitution found in Philadelphia
18th century home uncovered in Philadelphia
A home dating back to the 1700s has been found alongside the I-95 in Philadelphia. Then came unexpected news two weeks ago: Archaeologists for the state had unearthed 25,000 artifacts from a Fishtown property once owned by his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, the butcher Godfrey Remer. In six pits used as 18th-century Dumpsters, they found