06/12/2026
‼️ IMPORTANT ‼️
📦 TIME CAPSULE INFORMATION - Please read this post in its entirety and help spread the word
As many of you know, the Time Capsule buried during our nation's Bicentennial celebration in 1976 is scheduled to be unearthed on July 3, 2026, after resting beneath the earth for 50 years.
Following this exciting unveiling, a new Time Capsule will be placed into the ground to preserve memories, artifacts, and pieces of our community for future generations.
We are incredibly grateful to MARTIN FUNERAL HOME for their generosity in donating a burial vault that will serve as Waldron's next Time Capsule.
Main Street Waldron will be collecting items for consideration for inclusion in the new Time Capsule on ONE DAY ONLY:
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Scott County Museum of History Lawn
All individuals submitting items will be required to complete and sign a Time Capsule Submission and Release Form at the time of drop-off.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS MAY INCLUDE:
✅ Letters to future generations
✅ Photographs
✅ Newspapers and magazines
✅ Event programs and flyers
✅ School memorabilia
✅ Community organization materials
✅ Business advertisements, brochures, and promotional items
✅ Historical documents and records
✅ Small mementos representing life in Waldron and Scott County in 2026
ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
❌ Perishable items
❌ Food or beverages
❌ Liquids of any kind
❌ Hazardous or flammable materials
❌ Explosives, ammunition, or weapons
❌ Large items that exceed available space
❌ Illegal items
❌ Items likely to deteriorate rapidly or damage other contents
❌ Unsealed electronic devices containing batteries
Please note:
• Submission of an item does not guarantee inclusion in the Time Capsule.
• All submitted items become the property of the Time Capsule project upon acceptance.
• No ownership rights will be retained after submission.
• Main Street Waldron assumes no responsibility or liability for submitted items.
• Neither the City of Waldron, Scott County, nor any local governmental entity is responsible for accepting, storing, preserving, or including submitted items.
• Main Street Waldron reserves the right to refuse any item deemed inappropriate, unsafe, oversized, or unsuitable for long-term preservation.
This is a unique opportunity to leave a message for future generations and become a part of Waldron history.
If you have questions, please contact Main Street Waldron.
(Thank you to Judge Brian Jones for offering to bury the new time capsule. Thank you to Ty Richardson for helping answer questions to get this project going.)
