Decatur House archaeological investigations

Archaeological excavations at Decatur House (a historic federal-era townhouse) have documented foundations of 19th-century outbuildings, kitchen areas, and artifact assemblages associated with domestic life and the enslaved people who worked there. Finds have included ceramics, glass, building materials, and food-related debris that contribute to interpreting household economy and labor. The site is interpreted by the White House Historical Association and National Park Service-affiliated scholars.