The Documentary Heritage Program Regional Archivist can assist in finding a home for these important records. The depth of documentation will be different for annual events and for special events such as centennials . Annual celebrations can be documented with administrative records for the event. There will probably be no need for additional efforts Special celebrations that involve a wide variety of community members will need to have specific documentation efforts built in from the very beginning . The creation of a time capsule is often considered during the planning of a celebration.
Time capsules are fun, and their appeal is understandable.
But the actuality is often disappointing. Most time capsules are buried or placed in cornerstones. When removed after 50 or 100 years, most materials placed in them have deteriorated to the point to where they can't be handled or read. An alternative is to place the time capsule in an acid-free box in a permanent location or repository that has temperature and humidity controls. The time capsule box could be sealed for the desired time and opened at the appointed hour.