Whatâs in the John C. Calhoun time capsule? Weâll have to wait to find out. The time capsule found Saturday will be taken to a controlled environment to protect its contents as it is opened. (Source: Live 5) By Patrick Phillips and Lillian Donahue | January 24, 2021 at 4:48 AM EST - Updated January 24 at 11:56 AM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - History buffs celebrated the long-anticipated discovery of what appears to be a time capsule buried under the base of the monument to John C. Calhoun in downtown Charleston. Charleston Director of Parks Jason Kronsberg said in October that crews expected to find one as they cleared the area where the Calhoun statue once stood.