The 1976-2026 time capsule on display, sitting open for the first time in 50 years.
Reminder Publishing photos by Peter Tuohy
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow residents gathered at the Pleasant View Senior Center for the unveiling of items inside the 1976-2026 time capsule on Aug. 6.
The town buried the capsule in Heritage Park on July 18, 1976, and unearthed it back in May. Some contents were damaged beyond repair by 50 years of water damage, so the East Longmeadow Historical Commission ensured the new capsule, buried on July 16, would be air tight with vacuum-sealed items.
Historical Commission member George Kingston showcased each item, including things like letters by residents, old town photos, business cards, cassette tapes, money and even pieces from The Game of Life.
Residents also had the chance to keep the items relating to them, such as letters from family members, or pass them on if they knew the person, family or organization who put the item in.
From left: Historical Commission member George Kingston displays an American Revolution bicentennial flag. Potholders from former state Rep. Iris K. Holland. Residents sorted through the pile of items to take home the ones relating to them.
Reminder Publishing photos by Peter Tuohy
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