Archaeologists working at George Washington’s historic Virginia home, Mount Vernon, recently unearthed two perfectly intact bottles filled with cherries. The bottles, discovered in the cellar under a brick floor dating back to the 1770s, were found upright, sealed, and still containing liquid. The cherries, including stems and pits, were well-preserved within the liquid and emitted a characteristic scent of cherry blossoms. This remarkable discovery was made as part of a $40 million restoration project at the estate.