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Buried Boxes Reveal Hidden Confederate History | Richmond News
Unearthed beneath Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Monument, mysterious cornerstone boxes reveal more than history—they’re personal time capsules filled with coins, romance novels, and secrets. Katherine Ridgway, the “Time Capsule Lady,” uncovers artifacts that defy official records, including a builder’s private cache and a debunked Lincoln image. These aren’t time capsules meant for future opening—they’re dedication relics, often damaged by concrete or neglect. Her work warns against burying your own capsule: use pencil, not ink. And while some boxes are found, others remain lost—history’s buried…
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