You’re writing a little piece of history!
As America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, we invite you to leave a message for the future. This time capsule will be sealed and reopened 50 years from now, in 2076, as America celebrates its 300th birthday!
Tell the people of 2076 what life is like today, what you hope America will look like in the future, or what you want them to remember about this moment in time.
Need some inspiration? You could share:
-What you love about your community or country
-Something happening in 2026 that you think people should remember
-Your hopes or predictions for the next 50 years
-Advice you’d like to give the people of 2076
-What you think everyday life will look like when this time capsule is opened
-A favorite memory, tradition, or something that represents life today
You’ll also have the opportunity to upload your photo from the America 250th Photo Booth at the 2026 McLeod County Fair, capturing a snapshot of who we were during this historic year.
When this time capsule is opened in 2076, what do you want the future to know about us?
Submissions will be reviewed and may be selected for inclusion in the 2026 Time Capsule, which will be opened in 2076. We appreciate you sharing a piece of our community’s story for future generations!
Time Capsule Form 2026
Let’s get started…
