Colonial Williamsburg archaeologists began Phase 2 of the First Baptist Church archaeology project on South Nassau Street Jan. 4, according to Colonial Williamsburg Director of Archaeology Jack Gary. The site is the first physical location of one of America’s oldest churches founded by free and enslaved Blacks.
The project aims to help tell the story of the church and the people who worshiped at the South Nassau Street site. The first phase of the project began in September and was completed in November, while the second phase is expected to take about 18 months.