At which Philadelphia national historic site was America’s Time Capsule scheduled for burial on July 4, 2026?

America’s Time Capsule was scheduled for burial at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

The capsule was created as an official national record of the United States at 250 years. Its planned contents represented federal institutions, states, territories, America250 programs, partner organizations, and aspects of contemporary American life.

Independence National Historical Park is a fitting location because it preserves several sites associated with the founding period, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia served as the setting for major debates and decisions during the American Revolution and the creation of the federal government.

The capsule was designed to be reopened in 2276, 250 years after its burial. That future date creates a deliberate link between the 1776 founding era, the 2026 commemoration, and the nation’s fourth-century anniversary.