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Conservation experts in Virginia’s capital have opened a time capsule  — the second this month — found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E

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.

Conservation experts in Virginia's capital have opened a time capsule - the second this month - found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — For the second time this month, conservation experts in Virginias capital city are set to open an apparent time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said.

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, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said.

Search to resume for 1887 time capsule under Robert E. Lee monument

Devon Henry, a contractor, said he is “as intrigued as everyone” but said there could be another time capsule that needs to be located, and his crew is continuing to search and being very careful in the process. 

Demolition crews had been searching for the capsule which was believed to have been laid under the statue in Richmond, Virginia, in 1887.