In which city will America’s Time Capsule be buried for America250?

America’s Time Capsule will be buried in Philadelphia for America250.

Philadelphia is closely connected with the founding era: the Second Continental Congress met there, the Declaration of Independence was debated and adopted there, and Independence Hall remains one of the best-known sites associated with the event. The capsule is planned for burial at Independence National Historical Park, preserving a snapshot of the United States at its 250-year milestone.

America’s Time Capsule is designed to carry contributions from across the country into the distant future. Materials include items from the states, territories, federal institutions, and America250 programs. The project is intended to link present-day Americans with people living during the nation’s eventual 500th anniversary.

Philadelphia is not the nation’s permanent capital, and the capsule’s location should not be confused with Washington, D.C., where many federal celebrations occur. Its placement instead emphasizes Philadelphia’s role in the Revolutionary-era history that America250 commemorates.