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National time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia on America’s 250th birthday – and stay sealed until 2276

Par : Victor Nava

26 février 2026 à 14:04

The cylindrical, three-layer capsule was designed by some of the country’s leading scientists with the hopes that the artifacts it will hold inside remain intact.

Illustration of America's Time Capsule design by America250.

Illustration of the America 250 time capsule's internal structure and dimensions.

Illustration of the "JOIN OR DIE" sculpture proposal for Independence Mall, depicting a segmented snake in a park-like setting.

Exterior of Independence Hall, a brick building with white trim, a clock tower, and a US flag flying nearby, under a bright blue sky.

Illustration of the "Join or Die" sculpture proposal for Independence Mall, featuring segmented snake forms with state abbreviations and text, with a backdrop of a historic building and trees.