Vancouver to Seal Time Capsule for 100 Years

Main Street Promise Project to preserve community's story for future generations

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The city of Vancouver, Washington will place a time capsule at the intersection of Main Street and West 13th Street on February 20, 2026. The capsule will remain sealed until the year 2125, containing items that capture personal stories, local culture, and life in Vancouver in 2025. The time capsule is part of the Main Street Promise Project, a multi-year effort to revitalize the city's historic downtown corridor.

Why it matters

The Main Street Promise time capsule is an opportunity for the Vancouver community to share its story and values with future residents a century from now. In a rapidly changing city, the capsule will preserve a snapshot of what mattered to the people of Vancouver in 2025, offering future generations a glimpse into the city's history and identity.

The details

The time capsule will be sealed inside a 12-gauge, type 304 stainless steel box engineered to resist corrosion and withstand extreme temperatures. The Vancouver's Downtown Association has been collecting items from the community that capture personal stories, represent local culture, and illustrate life in the city in 2025. Every item will be documented and cataloged to help future residents make sense of the contents.

  • The time capsule will be placed on February 20, 2026.
  • The capsule is scheduled to be opened in the year 2125.

The players

Anne McEnerny-Ogle

The mayor of Vancouver, Washington.

Michae Walker

The executive director of the Vancouver's Downtown Association.

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What they’re saying

“The Main Street Promise time capsule is more than a collection of objects. It's a gift to the Vancouver of 2125. The items inside will tell the story of our community and offer future residents a glimpse into who we were, what we valued, and what we hoped for in the years ahead.”

— Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Mayor (clarkcountytoday.com)

“Collecting these items has been a reminder of how much pride people have in this place. I hope they will help future generations understand what mattered to us and how we saw ourselves in this moment.”

— Michae Walker, VDA Executive Director (clarkcountytoday.com)

What’s next

The time capsule will be sealed and placed at the intersection of Main Street and West 13th Street on February 20, 2026. It is scheduled to be opened in the year 2125.

The takeaway

The Main Street Promise time capsule is a unique opportunity for the Vancouver community to preserve its history and values for future generations. By collecting items that capture personal stories, local culture, and the city's identity in 2025, the capsule will offer a window into the past and inspire the Vancouver of tomorrow.