“Metal canisters” were found in soil at a park in Washington, D.C., the National Park Service says Getty Images/iStockphoto The mysterious origins of two “metal canisters” found in a large mound of ...

The discovery of a World War I-era shell in Northeast D.C.’s Fort Totten Park in 2022 paused the construction of a trail through the area. (Courtesy Zach Ammerman) WTOP has learned two metal canisters ...

1810, Peter Durand, receives a patent from King George III for a tin-plated iron canister as a food container. Skilled tinsmiths could make 50 per day. 1846, Henry Evans invented a machine that could ...

A section of Fort Totten Park in D.C. has been closed after the discovery of two metal canisters on Tuesday. Fort Totten Park is closed just east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street, and ...

The next time you find yourself walking down the aisles of the thrift store, eyes peeled in search of a hidden gem or two, be sure not to gloss over the vintage tins. Sure, some tin canisters and ...

The U.S. Army is investigating the origins of two metal canisters that a National Parks employee discovered Tuesday in a large mound at Fort Totten Park in Washington, D.C., officials said. Part of ...

WASHINGTON, DC (7News) — The U.S. Army was called in to safely remove two metal canisters discovered in a mound of soil at Fort Totten Park Wednesday, the National Parks Service (NPS) said. The park ...

Some sections of Fort Totten Park in D.C. have been closed after two metal canisters were found on Tuesday. According to a statement, the United States Park Police has blocked off the site and the ...

1810, Peter Durand, receives a patent from King George III for a tin-plated iron canister as a food container. Skilled tinsmiths could make 50 per day. 1846, Henry Evans invented a machine that could ...

The mysterious origins of two "metal canisters" found in a large mound of soil at a park in Washington, D.C., is under investigation, according to the National Park Service. Part of Fort Totten Park, ...