US EditionGot the Time? America250 Shows Off Time Capsule to Be Opened in 2276
The capsule will hold artifacts from all 50 states, federal branches, and events, designed to remain sealed for 250 years until 2276, officials said.
- On July 4, 2026, the America250 Commission will bury a time capsule at Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, to remain sealed until 2276 after unveiling its design on Thursday.
- Created to mark America's 250th birthday, Congress asked the America250 Commission to create a lasting marker, and Chair Rosie Rios said it has coordinated with federal institutions.
- Engineered as a precision-milled cylinder, the stainless steel capsule measures a little over 37 inches tall and features a bell jar cover creating an air pocket to protect against water intrusion.
- States and territories must submit proposed items by March 15, with artifacts due in May, and a replica will go on display April 1, 2026, at the White House Visitor Center and Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia.
- Once buried, the National Park Service will assume ownership and preserve the capsule engineered by NIST and the Library of Congress to endure 250 years for future generations.
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