Archaeological Investigations at the Adams-Kilty House (18AP107) 131 Charles Street, City of Annapolis Anne Arundel County, Maryland 21401
Archaeological Investigations at the Adams-Kilty House (18AP107) 131 Charles Street, City of Annapolis Anne Arundel County, Maryland 21401
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2006
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Jones, Alexandra
Chisholm, Amelia G.
Leone, Mark P.
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Abstract
The Adams-Kilty House (18AP107) was built in the late 18th century and historical
documents revealed that the property has undergone a great deal of change to its landscape and
architecture over the course of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Renovations continue on the house
and even were taking place during the archaeological excavations.
The basement level was where African Americans lived and worked. This area was the
focus of the archaeological investigations. The deposits in the home were disturbed by
renovations which had been conducted in earlier times, mainly the installation of utility pipes.
There were bundles of artifacts associated with West African spirit practices (nails, shards of
glass, and an insulator) found in two locations within the basement, which were disturbed by a
utility pipe eruption. No further investigations are recommended for this site.