Centralia American Legion buries America 250 Time Capsule

Bruce Kropp

Jul 11, 2026 | 8:21 PM

The Centralia American Legion placed a Time Capsule to be opened in 25 years at Fairview Park on Friday. Photo by Pat Hodges.

The Centralia American Legion buried a time capsule in Fairview Park on Friday to commemorate the nation’s 250^th anniversary. The time capsule is planned to be opened in 25 years. The time capsule contains items meant to represent this moment in history, including a photograph of the new water treatment plant, a 250th-anniversary flag, a penny, a Bible, calendars, and various items and records from the Masonic Lodge, Centralia Police Department, City of Centralia, and City of Wamac.

Organizer Mike Sutherland said he hopes that children who were present for the time capsule’s burial on Friday will be able to return in 25 years to see it opened.

The 250th US Birthday Time Capsule is placed underground in Fairview Park in Friday ceremony. Photo by Pat Hodges.

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