Sylvania 250 – Time Capsule Item Registration

2026 Sylvania Time Capsule Registration

Thank you for your interest in registering an item for the 2026 Sylvania Time Capsule, set to be opened in 2076. By contributing an item, you will truly become part of Sylvania's History.

Because space is limited and some materials can deteriorate and damage other items over time, several guidelines and restrictions are in place. Please read all details carefully before completing your registration.

The Sylvania: America 250 committee will have final say on which items are included in the time capsule. However, we will do our best to ensure that everyone who participates has the opportunity to contribute something to this historic project.

Eligibility

Participation is open to Sylvania residents only, including both the City of Sylvania and Sylvania Township. If you do not have a Sylvania address, we unfortunately cannot accept your item due to limited space in the time capsule.

Item Guidelines

If you plan to contribute an item, please ensure it meets the following criteria:

The item should be related to the Semiquincentennial or represent life today.
You must provide two identical copies of the item (one for the buried capsule and one for a backup capsule in case they buried capsule is damaged).
Each participant may submit one item only.

Restricted Materials

Some materials can degrade over time and damage other items in the capsule. For preservation purposes, we cannot accept items containing any of the following materials:

Liquids
PVC Plastic
Rubber

Leather
Vinyl
Wool

Silk
Nylon
Plants or Food

Batteries
Slime or Squishy Toys

If your item contains any of these materials, it must be sealed in an airtight container, preferably glass, to prevent deterioration or contamination.

Multiple Items

If you have several items you would like to submit, you are welcome to register them. However, if registrations exceed available space, we will limit submissions to one item per person. If additional space is available, we may include additional registered items. Participants will be notified a week before the event regarding final item acceptance.

You must submit a registration for each item.

Item Drop-Off

Items will need to be dropped off at the Cooke-Kuhlman House at 5717 Main Street in downtown Sylvania. Once you submit your form, we will contact you to finalize a drop off time. There is usually someone at the museum Mon - Friday 9am-5pm, Sat 11am-2pm, or Sun 1pm-4pm. PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE DROPPING OFF YOUR ITEM. While we may be at the office, we may not be available to meet with you.

PLEASE DO NOT DROP ITEMS OFF ON PORCH. Between weather and traffic throughout Sylvania, leaving it out on the porch or by the back door does not ensure it will be kept safe. Please schedule a time to drop it off while someone is at the office.

Burial Timeline

We will be collecting items through the rest of 2026. Items will be carefully cataloged and prepared before the capsule is sealed and buried later in the year, ensuring they are properly preserved for their 50-year journey into the future.

Burial Timeline

If your registered item does not meet the stated requirements or violates any restrictions, it may not be accepted. Please be sure to review all rules and guidelines before bringing your item to the event.

Only items that have been registered in advance will be accepted for inclusion in the time capsule.

Personal Details

We will include your name on a inventory sheet that will be included in the time capsule. We also may contact you with questions about your item.

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Age

Item Details

Please share the details of the item you'd like to bring.

What is the item you'd like to register?(Required)

Tell us a little more about the item.(Required)

What is it's purpose, what is it made of, what is the general size, and why is it significant?

If possible, can you send an image of your item?

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Will you be able to bring two copies of your item?

Yes

I don't have an exact copy but something close

Any other details that you'd like to share?

By checking this box you agree to the following statements.(Required)

By submitting an item for inclusion in the time capsule, I voluntarily and irrevocably donate and transfer all rights, title, and interest in the submitted item to Heritage Sylvania, the historical organization serving the Sylvania community, or to the historical society or successor organization in existence at the time the time capsule is opened. Upon submission and acceptance of the item, I relinquish any and all ownership rights and claims to the item and expressly waive any right to reclaim, recover, or request the return of the item upon the opening of the time capsule. This waiver shall also apply to and be binding upon my heirs, successors, assigns, family members, and representatives. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with all time capsule rules, restrictions, and submission requirements. I further acknowledge that acceptance of any submitted item is at the sole discretion of Heritage Sylvania and that my item may be rejected or excluded from the time capsule if it fails to comply with the established rules, restrictions, or other requirements. I understand that submission of an item does not guarantee its acceptance or inclusion in the time capsule.

I agree