Great Colorado Time Capsule stops in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Visit Loveland, a community group, recently showcased the “Great Colorado Time Capsule," in Colorado Springs, a new public time capsule designed to collect contributions from Coloradans across the state.
It will coincide with the nation's 250th birthday and Colorado's 150th anniversary. The large capsule will be buried later this year and opened in 2076.
Unlike most time capsules with predetermined contents, this project is unique because it invites everyone to submit items, aiming to capture a diverse snapshot of Colorado life. The initiative will travel throughout the state all summer to gather contributions before its burial.
The time capsule was displayed at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. It is constructed from a seven-foot-long, three-foot-wide HDPE water pipe, offering more than 50 cubic feet of space for submissions, according to officials.
Charles Lammers, a representative for Visit Loveland, noted the immediate reaction to the capsule's size. "The most feedback we've gotten is, wow, that is big," Lammers said.
The capsule currently holds no items, but it will be filled with public contributions. Lammers highlighted the inclusive nature of the project, which aims to represent the entire state.
"What's amazing about this project is we're going to see all of the different aspects of Colorado in one time capsule. Whereas most of them, it's just like, okay, this one's from Denver, this one's in Castle Rock, this one's out in Grand Junction, but this one, it's going to have the whole state's flavors in it," Lammers said.
Addyson Gregory, the Larimer County Fair and Rodeo queen, is traveling with the team to promote the time capsule.
"This state has everything from the Rocky Mountains to the Plains. We have everything from ranchers to artists and everybody in between," Gregory said. "So I think it's going to be really, really fun, to see what those different kinds of people put in this time capsule. So whether you're going to be around in 50 years or not, you're going to leave a legacy."
The options for submission are intentionally broad, allowing individuals to leave a personal mark for future generations. Per Visit Loveland, suggested items to submit include personal letters (acid-free paper recommended), photographs, artwork, creative writing and small keepsakes representing Colorado life.
Lammers expressed enthusiasm for preserving a historical record through these contributions. "It's going to be really cool to be able to preserve that snapshot of this is Colorado now in 2026. And these are the people that made up these stories. And this is what's going to be interesting to people in 50 years."
Amy Long, representing Visit Colorado Springs, also spoke about the significance of leaving a legacy. "You'll be here, you'll be older. Some of us won't still be here anymore. And it's just great to leave something behind for the future generations."
The project will continue to accept contributions throughout the summer as it travels across the state.
In-person submissions will also be accepted at the Larimer County Fair from July 31 through August 4. Submissions can also be made through August 10th online, or via mail.
Those who want to mail submissions can send them to:
Great Colorado Time Capsule, c/o Visit Loveland, 5400 Stone Creek Cir., Loveland, Colo. 80538.
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