America 250 is pulling together a time capsule and we need your help to determine what it should include to represent Maine!
On July 4, 2026, the national America250 committee will bury the Semiquincentennial Time Capsule within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. The stainless-steel cylinder, designed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is designed to safely store commemorative objects for 250 years until the capsule's opening on July 4, 2276.
Each state and territory have been asked to contribute a submission that represents its people, heritage, and culture. The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission is inviting you to share ideas for our state's contribution.
Submissions must fit within a 6" x 5" x 2" archival storage box or consist of a single page of archival paper no larger than 8.5" x 11". Items should reflect our state and its people today and may include creative works, written reflections, or symbolic objects created with long-term preservation in mind. Click here for more guidance from the Library of Congress on preferred media and formats (PDF).
Mainers are encouraged to submit their recommendations by March 6. Public input will help inform the commission's final selection.
