Congress seals 250-year time capsule to mark America’s semiquincentennial

Published June 24, 2026 5:33pm ET | Updated June 24, 2026 5:33pm ET



What should future Americans know about life in 2026? A bipartisan group of lawmakers offered its answer Wednesday, unveiling a congressional time capsule on Capitol Hill as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.

The capsule, which will be sealed for 250 years until July 4, 2276, includes a variety of items that reflect and commemorate who the nation is today. 

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