The Importance
The people attending the event knew that they were part of the history being made. Humphries spoke of the significance of Monumental City for the U.S. He said that Baltimore was proud of what it did in the War of 1812 and building the first George Washington monument!
Left for Two Centuries
For 200 years, that cornerstone laid in wait. It was finally unearthed from 6 feet below ground, and that was perfect timing, too. Now, they could share the time capsule’s contents for the bicentennial celebration.