2076 Ahead!
The second Time Capsule buried at the Barnesville Depot will be opened on October 25, 2076
A small group gathered on the lawn of the historic B & O Depot Sunday, Oct. 25, to officially place a time capsule commemorating the 250th birthday of American independence for future generations to open a half century from now.
250 Committee member Lindsay Dowdle delivered introductory remarks followed by Barnesville Mayor Jake Hershberger.
“This year marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Throughout the year we’ve worked on different ways to recognize this historic milestone while we also celebrate the history and traditions that make Barnesville such a special place,” Dowdle said.
“One of the projects we wanted to accomplish was creating a time capsule that will preserve a small piece of Barnesville as it is today for future generations to discover.”
“When we think about how much our community has changed over the last 50 years, it’s interesting to image what Barnesville will look like 50 years from now in 2076,” Dowdle added.
“While we do not know what the future holds, we hope this time capsule will give those who open it a glimpse into our community, our people and the people and the things that are important to us in 2026.”
Mayor Jake Hershberger thanked the Barnesville Community Foundation for partnering with the village to purchase the metal cylinder that will contain the artifacts collected for the occasion as well as Joel Braido of Braido Memorials for the stone marker.
“If you look back to when Barnesville started, and the many things that have made Barnesville, one of the things I hear traveling around the state and other parts of the country, everybody says that Barnesville is special. It’s a community spirit, such as feeling welcome going through the downtown,” the mayor said. “It’s like going through a movie set.”
“I hope that 50 years from now that will be preserved and our community can still say that.”
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The time capsule joins another at the depot. Prior to the beginning of the current 21st century, a large barrel of items were buried onsite in December 1999. Those items, including a copy of the former Barnesville Enterprise newspaper, will be unearthed 24 years from now, Dec. 23, 2049.
“I want to take a moment to thank the members of our America 250 Committee for their time and dedication, along with the village of Barnesville and all who helped make this project possible,” Dowdle said. “We appreciate everyone taking time out of their Sunday afternoon to be here and share in this special occassion.”
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