Washington D.C. — Workers discovered a chess set during recent excavations beneath the White House. Specifically, archaeologists identified the set as a possession of George Washington. Moreover, the chess pieces were manufactured in China during the 1700s. Therefore, the finding reveals trade patterns from early American history.
Additionally, the Smithsonian Institution will examine the artifacts in detail. However, experts note that imported goods from Asia were quite common at that time. Furthermore, the chess set shows no signs of damage despite centuries underground. Consequently, officials plan to display the pieces at the American History Museum. Finally, visitors can learn more about this discovery at www.si.edu. The excavation team continues working on the White House grounds near the East Wing.
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