(East Texas) For many of us, me included, it’s been a long time since we thought about a time capsule. The last time I remember talking about a time capsule was back in elementary school. While it feels like forever ago, it’s fun to think about it now. What would you put into an East Texas time capsule?

What’s the Point of a Time Capsule?

Since it’s been so long since we even talked about time capsules, let’s discuss their purpose. Most people create time capsules to hold records or objects to show today’s culture.

Often, they are created to help future generations understand what life is like currently. Time capsules are most commonly buried with some sort of plaque or something to indicate when the capsule is supposed to be opened.


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Size Matters in Time Capsules

It can be so much fun to brainstorm items that would be perfect to put into a time capsule. But you know that there is a very limited amount of space for you to utilize, so when you’re choosing items, you’re going to have to think about smaller objects that still show the spirit, culture, and quirks that are found in East Texas.

Essential Items For A Perfect East Texas Time Capsule

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The Perfect Items for an East Texas Time Capsule

It was fun trying to come up with the perfect collection of items that would be great for a time capsule if we created one today. I want to know what you would put in a time capsule; you can email me your ideas at billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com.

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