The Riverbed

People are always curious about what life was like hundreds of years ago. This gave rise to time capsules which allowed a glimpse into the past. While these capsules are created by humans, nature also creates situations that would reveal the past. A lingering drought has uncovered items long buried under water. Jim Foster and Erin Walsh are walking the dry riverbed of Essex County to write the stories of what has been left behind over the years. Will they discover riches or rusted out hulks; every day brings new surprises.