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America250 Time Capsule Has Items From Every State. What's Inside?
The 900-pound stainless steel capsule holds letters, posters and poems from all 50 states and five U.S. territories.
- A 900-pound steel cylinder sealed last week will be buried at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026, to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary.
- Congress designated the nonpartisan America250 commission in 2016 to organize celebrations, mandating a time capsule project to preserve artifacts for future generations when reopened in 2276.
- Contributions from all 50 states, five US territories, and the District of Columbia fill the capsule with over 200 artifacts ranging from historical documents to modern cultural symbols.
- Engineers designed the cylinder with a soft metal rim creating an airtight, watertight seal, while the capsule will be buried 10 feet below ground, safe from temperature fluctuations and storm damage.
- Project manager Michael Berilla noted the capsule captures American resilience, stating, "When I think forward to the future, I hope that's what they see from us.
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America250 time capsule has items from every state. What's inside?
“America’s Time Capsule” has been officially sealed in commemoration of the United States’ 250th birthday.
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