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Who can resist buried treasure? Not us!
In the fall of 2022, campground host Joe (Marci's husband) discovered a time capsule at Fowlers Hollow State Park. In the bottle was the camp tag for Labor Day weekend 1973 and a message, written in five different hands, on a paper plate.
Site #11. Cost of the site? $6.00!
Perhaps you know the Moore family of York? Despite forgetting some critical items, they managed to have an enjoyable weekend!
Here's the message as transcribed by Marci:
Person 1.
Weather very hot, 3 90 and above degree temperatures.
First and only camping trip of the year. Joel stayed home. This trip we forgot more than any other time:
- Toothbrushes (ugh)
- Razor
- Hammer
- Soap
- Saw and shovel
(Take note all before departure!)
Donna forecast a long, cold and snowy winter ahead.
Person 2
Had the same luck with neighbors—noisy and late. We will have to do something about next year to get a better campsite. Had good fishing. Leonard
Person 3 (child's handwriting)
I saw a lot of dear at night with a light. Steve
Person 4 (child's handwriting)
Went swimming at Col Denning. It was all weedy at the bottom. Got cut. Saw some deer. Christa
Person 5 (child's handwriting)
I had plenty of fun just being with the Moore family and hope that I am lucky enough to be along next year. Steph
Would love to know if the Moore family is out there somewhere and hear their reflections on a summer excursion almost 50 years ago!
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