Summary
A time capsule buried in Waymart, Pennsylvania, in 1976 is planned to be opened during the borough's 175th anniversary celebration in 2026. This event will coincide with the United States' 250th anniversary. The time capsule was moved when utility lines were added in 2006, and efforts are underway to locate it using modern search techniques.
Key Facts
- Waymart, Pennsylvania, will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2026.
- A time capsule was buried in Waymart in 1976 during its 125th anniversary.
- The capsule needs to be located, as its exact position isn't known.
- Modern search tools like a seismic echo machine will be used to find it.
- Waymart was established as a borough in 1851.
- Pennsylvania was among the first states to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
- The time capsule will be a highlight of the anniversary event.
