Posts tagged: history
Any 2015 Grads Headed to Time Capsule School?
Photo: Oglethorpe University Who knew that this year's graduating high school seniors could choose time capsules as an area of study? Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia is home to the International Time Capsule Society(ITCS) which has been tracking every type of time capsule project worldwide since 1990. The University hosts...
When is a Good Time to Open a Time Capsule?
A time capsule buried under a statue in 1986 was found unexpectedly last week in Rochester, Minnesota and city leaders wonder if it's too soon to open it. "I have to do some thinking about that," Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede told the Rochester Post-Bulletin. "Obviously, we could open it now, or we...
Start a New Holiday Tradition with Time Capsules
Holiday shopping for a relative or a friend who seems to already have everything is tough this time of year. You can almost hear the clock ticking down as you race through the mall or comb the internet looking for the perfect gift. Usually though, the simplest gifts turn...
Slippery Rock University Celebrates 125 Years With Heritage Time Capsule
Photo: Rebecca Dietrich. Slippery Rock University President Cheryl J. Norton prepares commemorative time capsule. Slippery Rock University celebrated its 125th anniversary by preparing a time capsule for opening in 2039. According to SRU newspaper website OnlineRocket.com, SRU President, Cheryl Norton says they had a good time preparing for the December 4th...
