Conservators on December 28 opened a second time capsule found in the pedestal of a Robert E. Lee statue formerly standing in Richmond, Virginia, finding coins, documents and other artifacts from . Second time capsule found beneath pedestal of Robert E ... The capsule, from 1887, includes books, coins, and a piece of wood with a bullet. A second time capsule found beneath a Robert E. Lee statue removed in Richmond, VA this year has been opened. Second Time Capsule Found Beneath Robert E Lee Statue December 28, 2021. Artifacts found in second time capsule from Robert E. Lee statue. Watch: Conservators open second time capsule found under ... A second time capsule has been found by crews working to remove what remains of the statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee in Richmond, Virginia. It's believed the box was placed in the foundation of the statue back in 1887. 1865 Newspaper clipping, Bible removed from second time ... Photos show a mud-smeared square copper box. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted photos of a box being removed from the site and said conservators were . Second hidden time capsule from Robert E. Lee statue opened Experts open time capsule found at Gen. Lee statue site ... RICHMOND, Va. -- Conservation experts in Virginia's capital city are set to open an apparent time capsule found at the site of a prominent Confederate monument for the second time this month. Time capsule hidden beneath statue is opened 01:28. Watch crews open a second capsule found near Robert E. Lee statue. "They found her!" State Governor Ralph Northam tweeted. The capsule, from 1887, includes books, coins, and a piece of wood with a bullet. — The second time may be the charm. Second time capsule found at former site of Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond By Amir Vera and Paul P. Murphy, CNN 8 min ago 1 of 3 A second time capsule was found where the Robert E. Lee statue. A second time capsule has been found where a statue of Robert E. Lee once stood in Richmond, Virginia. Northam, who ordered the statue's removal, replaced the first time capsule with a new one crafted by a local sculptor. People removed the statue earlier this year, and found a different time capsule last week. Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of the giant pedestal that once held a statue of Gen. Lee found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov. Once opened, Virginia archeologists found confederate money, an old newspaper and more. "They found it! Driving the news: On Monday, officials found a second time capsule, and last week, Virginia historians opened a capsule they believed to date to 1887, though it did not hold highly anticipated . This video is no longer available. This time capsule, a 36-pound . RAW: VA: ROBERT E LEE STATUE: SECOND TIME CAPSULE FOUND. A second time capsule that was recently found in the pedestal of Richmond, Virginia's, Robert E. Lee statue was opened Tuesday. Virginia state conservators work on a box believed to be a time capsule left in the pedestal at the former site of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va., on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. This time, they said it was an authentic one embedded in a granite block that may have been placed there in 1887. RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced crews found what appears to be the 1887 time capsule, located in the base of the former statue of . A second time capsule found beneath a Robert E. Lee statue removed in Richmond, VA this year has been opened. Second 1887 time capsule found under Gen. Robert E. Lee statue is REAL: Unsealed copper box contains 60 objects including Confederate memorabilia - and print showing figure grieving at Abraham . A second time capsule was recovered at the former site of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday, this time from beneath the statue's pedestal. Conservators in Richmond opened another time capsule found under the former Robert E. Lee statue; this one appears to be the official artifact buried in 1887, containing Confederate memorabilia. Virginia Gov. Crews wrapping up the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule . Workers dismantling the pedestal of a statue of a Confederate general discovered a copper box on Monday believed to have been buried 130 years ago, the second apparent time capsule unearthed at the site. pic . Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of the giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Lee found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov . Conservation experts in Virginia's capital Tuesday pulled buttons, coins, documents and other artifacts from the time capsule found . This video is no longer available. This is likely the time capsule everyone. Second time capsule found beneath Robert E. Lee statue, to be opened Tuesday. For the second time in a month, conservation experts in Virginia are set to open an apparent time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate general Robert . Second Time Capsule From Robert E. Lee Statue Unearths Coins, Civil War Bullets Box from 1887 was found under Richmond, Va., monument's stone pedestal, in pool of water A rust-colored 1875 almanac, a cloth envelope and a silver coin were found Wednesday in a time capsule that lay hidden beneath a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia for . Crews wrapping up the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov. The 1887 time capsule was the second found in the pedestal, which is being dismantled after authorities removed the statue of Confederate Gen. Lee in September. Conservation experts in Virginia's capital Tuesday pulled buttons, coins, documents and other artifacts from the time capsule found in the . Items inside included an 1865 edition of Harper's Weekly . 14 min ago. 3-min read. "It's in better shape than we had expected," said . Second time capsule found under Robert E Lee statue in Virginia. A second time capsule recently found buried beneath the pedestal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia, was opened Tuesday. Second time capsule found in the base of the statue. Second time capsule to be opened at 1 p.m. Tuesday . The second time capsule found underneath the former site of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Va., was opened Tuesday, revealing contents including newspapers, books, coins, letters and a bullet. Time capsule made of 'copper' discovered this time. This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking. "They found it!" It's believed the box was placed in the foundation of the statue back in 1887. Virginia workers unearthed a second time capsule at the Robert E. Lee statue site. Ralph Northam said. Ralph Northam tweeted this photo of what authorities believe is a time capsule discovered in . Workers dismantling the pedestal of the statue of an American Confederate general discovered Monday a copper box that would have been buried 130 years ago, and that would be the second time capsule rescued at that point in Richmond, Virginia. Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule . Conservators in Richmond opened another time capsule found under the former Robert E. Lee statue; this one appears to be the official artifact buried in 1887, containing Confederate memorabilia. A time capsule was eventually found on Friday, embedded 20 feet (6 meters) high in the pedestal. Newspapers, photographs, coins and books were among items uncovered in a 19th century time capsule that was hidden beneath a . The Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. -- Conservation experts in Virginia's capital pulled books, money, ammunition, documents and other artifacts Tuesday from a long-sought-after time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. (KYMA, KECY/ CNN) - While Richmond's statue of Robert E. Lee has been removed, the mystery of a long lost time capsule . Comments. -AP Crews wrapping up the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule . . RAW: VA: SECOND LEE STATUE TIME CAPSULE OPENED. Another time capsule found beneath the same statue and opened last week contained an almanac, cloth envelope and a silver coin. Governor Ralph Northam said a long sought . Second Time Capsule Is Found Beneath Pedestal of Lee Statue The discovery in Richmond excited historians, officials and crew workers, who hope that the box contains rare memorabilia buried in 1887. Apparent Time Capsule Found at Lee Statue Site to Be Opened By SARAH RANKIN, Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — For the second time this month, conservation experts in Virginia's capital city . Ralph Northam said. The time. On Dec. 28, the box they'll open matches the . pic . An 1887 time capsule has been found under Confederate General Robert E. Lee's statue pedestal. The 1887 time capsule was the second found in the pedestal, which is being dismantled after authorities removed the statue of Confederate Gen. Lee in September. Second 1887 time capsule found under Gen. Robert E. Lee statue is REAL: Unsealed copper box contains 60 objects including Confederate memorabilia - and print showing figure grieving at Abraham . Newspapers, photographs, coins and books were among items uncovered in a 19th century time capsule that was hidden beneath a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Virginia, historians announced Tuesday. A second time capsule was found where the Robert E. Lee statue once stood in Richmond, Virginia, a Virginia Department of Historic Resources spokesperson said Monday. Comments. Crews find possible 2nd time capsule at Robert E. Lee statue site. "This is probably the time capsule everyone was looking for.". virginia officials on monday found a second time capsule at the former site of a confederate gen. robert e. lee statue in richmond.driving the news: last week, virginia historians opened a capsule. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and. A second time capsule was found where the Robert E. Lee statue once stood in Richmond, Virginia, a Virginia Department of Historic Resources spokesperson said Monday. Virginia officials believe they've found a 19th century time capsule long rumored to be at the former site of a Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond. A second time capsule was recovered at the former site of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday, this time from beneath the statue's pedestal. "This monument and its time capsule reflected Virginia in 1890 — and it's . Dec 28, 2021. Virginia workers unearthed a second time capsule at the Robert E. Lee statue site. Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen Robert E Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule . Two time capsules were found while workers took down a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia and conservators have . The second time capsule found underneath the former site of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Va., was opened Tuesday, revealing contents including newspapers, books, coins, letters and a bullet. RICHMOND, Va. — Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E . A second time capsule was discovered in the pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Two time capsules were found while workers took down a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia and conservators have . 130-year-old time capsule found in base of statue of Confederate general. Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time . "You found her!". Ralph Northam tweeted this photo of what authorities believe is a time capsule discovered in Richmond. Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of the giant pedestal that once held a statue of Gen. Lee found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov. The second time capsule found buried in Richmond where the Robert E Lee . Updated: 10 hours ago Virginia Gov. Workers now believe this second time capsule that was discovered on Monday is the one that could contain some interesting pieces of history, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Watch crews open a second capsule found near Robert E. Lee statue. The day after the statue was removed, work crews spent more than 12 hours searching for the time capsule in the 40-foot (12-meter) tall pedestal, but were unable to locate it. A A. Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what . "They found it! Second time capsule was found inside the Robert E Lee statue that . Workers dismantling the pedestal of a statue of a Confederate general discovered a copper box on Monday believed to have been buried 130 years ago, the second apparent time capsule unearthed at . "This is probably the time capsule that everyone was looking for." Historians to open second possible time capsule from Robert E. Lee statue's pedestal Historians already found and opened a lead box from the pedestal. Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of the giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Lee found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov . Wrote Ralph Northam, the governor of Virginia, on Twitter Monday night. Virginia officials on Tuesday opened a second time capsule found at the former site of a Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond and found Confederate money, a bible, copper coins and more. It is believed to be a box that was placed during a cornerstone-laying ceremony in 1887, according to The Associated Press. Virginia state conservators work on a box believed to be a time capsule left in the pedestal at the former site of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va., on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. On Friday, Northam . RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — For the second time this month, conservation experts in Virginia's capital city are set to open an apparent time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a. Among the items inside were an 1865 edition of Harper's Weekly . A second time capsule was found on Monday hidden beneath the now-removed statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia. >> Read more trending news Crews in Virginia believe they have found the elusive 1887 time capsule that had been placed in the pedestal of the Robert E. Lee . Driving the news: On Monday, officials found a second time capsule, and last week, Virginia historians opened a capsule they believed to date to 1887, though it did not hold highly anticipated . This time capsule, a 36-pound copper box, appears to be the real deal after historians found a separate container in the pedestal that did not match the 1887 time capsule they had . 16 min ago. Ralph Northam said Monday. Crews wrapping up the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virgin… The governor tweeted photos of a box being removed from the site and said conservators were studying the . Dec 27, 2021. National. Second Time Capsule From Robert E. Lee Statue Unearths Coins, Civil War Bullets Box from 1887 was found under Richmond, Va., monument's stone pedestal, in pool of water A second time capsule has been found where a statue of Robert E. Lee once stood in Richmond, Virginia. Whilst dismantling the pedestal from the statue that had stood for 130 years in its location, the crews found the time capsule. Crews wrapping up the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule. Virginia officials on Tuesday opened a second time capsule found at the former site of a Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond and found Confederate money, a bible, copper coins and more. The day after the Lee statue was removed in September, work crews spent more than 12 hours searching for the time capsule in the base of the 40-foot-tall (12-meter-tall) pedestal but were unable to locate it. A second presumed time capsule was found Monday in the pedestal that previously served as the base for a statue of Confederate General Robert E. 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