MANHATTAN (KSNT) — Riley County residents will have one final opportunity to leave their mark on history as the community prepares to seal a time capsule celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
The Manhattan/Riley County America250 Committee will host a community celebration and dedication of the America250 Time Capsule from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Midwest Dream Car Collection, located at 3007 Anderson Ave. in Manhattan. The event is free and open to the public with no RSVP required.
Attendees will be able to view items contributed by community members to fill the capsule and have one final chance to add their own messages before it is sealed. The celebration will also feature live entertainment from the Blue Skies Brass Quintet and Manhattan High School’s Blue Notes Jazz Ensemble. Community leaders will provide special commentary, and light refreshments will be available.
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After Sunday’s celebration, the time capsule will eventually be buried on the grounds of the Riley County Historical Museum at 2309 Claflin Rd. in Manhattan. The capsule will remain buried until 2076, when the U.S. celebrates its 300th birthday.
Organizers said the project offers the community an opportunity to preserve a piece of local history for future generations. You can learn more about the project by clicking here.
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