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Pike County Time Capsule Project

The Pike County America 250 Time Capsule will be sealed on December 31, 2026 and opened on July 4, 2076. The project will preserve the stories, photographs, memories, and aspirations of the people of Pike County.

We Invite Contributions From:
• Families and individual residents
• Municipal governments
• Churches and faith communities
• Nonprofit organizations
• Civic and service clubs
• Schools and students
• Businesses and employers

Suggested Submissions
• Family photographs
• Community event photographs
• Letters to future generations
• School projects and essays
• Church histories and photographs
• Organization histories
• Newspaper clippings and programs
• America 250 memorabilia and event materials

Municipal Participation
• Photograph of current elected officials and governing body
• Brief community profile
• Population and community highlights
• Message to residents of 2076
• Vision for the municipality fifty years from now

Suggested School Submissions
• One school photograph
• One class photograph
• Student essays
• Student artwork
• School profile and enrollment information

Suggested Student Questions
• What do you think life in Pike County will be like in 2076?
• What do you think America will be like in 2076?
• What is your favorite thing about living in Pike County today?
• What do you hope future generations preserve?
• If you could leave only one message for the people of Pike County in 2076, what would it be?

Questions for Residents
• What do you love most about Pike County?
• What should never change?
• What should improve?
• What do you hope Pike County looks like in 2076?
• If you could leave only one message for the people of Pike County in 2076, what would it be?

Photographs must include the names of those pictured.

Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026

Entries can be hand delivered to the Pike County Commissioners’ Office or mailed to:
Pike County Commissioners’ Office,
506 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337.

Sealing Ceremony: December 31, 2026

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