Reisterstown History

What Would You Put in a Time Capsule?

In 1976, as Reisterstown celebrated America’s Bicentennial, our community came together to create a time capsule filled with items that captured life at the time.

Buried at the site of the original Colonel Bowers Tavern, now Franklin Middle School, the time capsule was created to tell future generations the story of Reisterstown in 1976.

In the latest episode of Betcha Didn’t Know?!, Stacey Abbott of Corner House Realty and Reisterstown Main Street take a look back at the dedication ceremony using original photographs and documentation, while exploring the story behind this unique piece of local history.

Watch the Episode

Betcha Didn’t Know?!

A special thank you to Chris Warrington and Pat McCusker for helping research and share the history behind this episode.

Explore the Time Capsule Story

This is just the beginning. We have also created a new Time Capsule webpage to preserve this history and build a community archive.

Visit the page to learn more, explore the small but growing photo gallery, and follow the countdown to the capsule’s opening.

Were You There?

Do you remember the dedication ceremony, helping create the time capsule, or know someone who did? We would love to hear from you.

We are looking for stories, photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, programs, and other memories connected to Reisterstown’s 1976 Time Capsule.

Every story helps preserve another piece of Reisterstown’s history for future generations.

See you there for the opening on July 4, 2076.