Washington Monument Hides Time Capsule Inside for Two Centuries

Published on February 6, 2022
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Successful Project

It was a success! At the end of the restoration, it looked even better and was more stable and safe. The workers for the project got more than they bargained for. They’re the ones who discovered the cornerstone, which is like a time capsule.

Successful Project

Successful Project

From Long Ago

How old was it? It’s about as old as the structure. The cornerstone got buried after being filled with interesting things so that future generations could find it. The time capsule was laid on July 4, 1815, and about 30,000 people were there. No one has seen it in about 200 years!

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From Long Ago

From Long Ago