BIO

I have a strong interest in archaeology and the associated fields and am working towards post-graduate studies, hopefully abroad. I'm interested in almost all time periods but would like to pursue research in pre-colonial history, as well as develop skills in GIS systems.

Evergreen Plantation Ceramic Analysis

Abstract

The Evergreen Plantation is a historical site and is one of the
most preserved plantations in the United States. The Evergreen
Plantation Archaeological Survey began in 2018, under Dr.
Mehta. The research aimed to develop a comprehensive study of
the plantation and the lives of the people who lived and worked
there. Regarding the research I’ve done includes the collection
of quantitative and qualitative data from the artifacts found at
the plantation, an analysis of the ceramic artifacts, the creation
of a chronology from the ceramic artifacts, and a detailed look
into the morphology of the ceramics. Ceramic artifacts carry a
lot of information with them and are especially useful in dating
sites, and when analyzing the structure of the potsherds we can
form a better understanding of the daily lives of the people on
this plantation. All this information is to develop an accurate
picture of plantation life and further our understanding of black
history in the Southern United States. The sorting of the artifacts
and the analysis of the ceramics were input into Excel. Further,
the ceramic analysis involved the consultation of already
established pottery databases to accurately obtain dating and
type information. The potsherds that maintained enough form
information will be illustrated. The resulting information and
chronology shows a date range between the late 18th to early
20th century and the type of the ceramic artifacts were mostly
kitchen wares, pointing to utilitarian uses. The research is still
ongoing so there is potential for data fluctuation.

Keywords: anthropology, archaeology, history, ceramics