In honor of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, America’s Time Capsule was buried on the Fourth of July at Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia.

The capsule, which will remain buried until 2276, contains nearly 200 items contributed from all three branches of the federal government, all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and five U.S. territories.

  • The capsule was organized and sealed by America250, an official nonpartisan commission initially enacted by Congress in 2016 in preparation to honor the anniversary of America’s independence.


“As commissioners, we have a responsibility to help ensure the Semiquincentennial is celebrated and commemorated in a way that is enduring and true to the scale of this national milestone,” says Cathy Gillespie, vice chair of America250 and America250 Commissioner.

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“America’s Time Capsule helps fulfill that responsibility by bringing together contributions from every state and territory, federal institutions, partners and national programs into one shared record for future generations.”

What branded merchandise made it into America’s Time Capsule? Find out below.

Arizona

  • A commemorative Copper Ingot made by Desert Lace Studios in Jerome, Arizona. It features a stamped Arizona America 250 logo designed by local artist and logo contest winner Riley Hammett.
  • A 250th Challenge Coin and a Laser-Etched Challenge coin containing the full text and signatures of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, including all amendments. Both coins are from Arizona.


California

  • A piece of a Fusion Superconductor from General Atomics in San Diego, CA.
  • A Claude AI prediction on archival paper answering the prompt: “Write me a prediction of what California will be like 250 years from July 4, 2026.”
  • A Qubit Chip created at the University of California Berkley bearing a branded label.


Colorado

  • A Commemorative Coin from Colorado celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary. It includes “Sesquisemiquincentennial,” which is Colorado’s unique term for the double anniversary.


Connecticut

  • America 250 Connecticut Lapel Pin
  • Connecticut 250 set of four archival printed commemorative stickers
  • An America 250 | CT Planning Guide which is a planning booklet illustrating events from the time.


District of Columbia

  • A Mayoral Challenge Coin from the District of Columbia. It includes “Washington, D.C. 250” on one side and “Muriel Bowser, Mayor” on the other.


Florida

  • A set of four challenge coins representing the Florida Attorney General, the Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight FAFO, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Governor Ron DeSantis Commander in Chief.
  • A pin and letter from the Florida House of Representatives.
  • The Florida senate booklet from 2024-2026
  • An America250FL booklet highlighting Florida’s 250th celebration.

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Georgia

  • A set of 2 Fort Moore Georgia Award for Excellence challenge coins.
  • The Masters Medallion which is a painted relief medallion of the Master’s Logo.

Guam

  • A Guam Challenge coin with the Great Seal of Guam and “Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero Governor of Guam” on one side and an image of Guam with “Seal of the Governor of Guam Island of Guam” written on the other side.


Hawaii

  • A Hawaii Governor Challenge Coin representing the Office of Hawai’i Governor Josh Green.


Indiana

  • An Indiana 250 Annual Report shares the missions and objectives of the commission.


Iowa

  • A 1914 Belgian Relief Coin from when President Hoover led a food relief effort that saved millions in Europe from hunger after World War I. Each coin fed a Belgian child for a month.
  • Astronaut Peggy Whitson’s International Space Station medallion which commemorates her being the first woman to command the ISS, which she did twice.


Kentucky

  • 250th Coins for the Sons of the American Revolution commemorating The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which is based in Louisville, Kentucky.


Louisiana

  • A set of commemorative pins depicting various America 250 and Louisiana images.
  • A Louisiana America 250 challenge coin.
  • An archival version of a commemorative poster for Louisiana-America250.
  • A necklace with a Krewe of Bacchus pendant. Krewe of Bacchus is an organization that hosts Mardi Gras Parades, an important part of Louisiana culture.


Maine

  • A collection of post cards featuring maps of Maine from the Osher Map Library & Smith Center for Cartographic Education in Portland.


Maryland

  • A Maryland Governor’s Challenge Coin with an image of the state and Governor Wes Moore’s signature.


Massachusetts

  • A 250th Anniversary Evacuation Day Coin with a scene of George Washington and General Henry Knox on one side and an inscription of “250th Anniversary Evacuation Day March 17, 2026” on the other.


Michigan

  • A Michigan Innovation $1 coin that celebrates the auto industry that was revolutionized by Henry Ford and is still going strong in Michigan today.


Mississippi

  • A set of four brass coins commemorating the Birthplace of America’s Music, America’s Largest Rocket Engine Test Site, Voices that Shaped American Literature, and Gulf Coast Waters to America’s Table.


Missouri

  • A Governor of Missouri commemorative coin with the state seal on one side and Gov. Mike Kehoe’s name on the other.

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Nebraska

  • A collection of state quarters including 2 Nebraska Limited-Edition Commemorative 2006 quarters and 3 America the Beautiful Quarters Homestead National Monument of America quarters
  • A set of post cards inspired by the CBS News Sunday Morning “Postcards from Nebraska” segments to give a look at Nebraska throughout its history.


Nevada

  • A Nevada State Museum commemorative coin honoring Coin Press No. 1 which operated the Carson City Mint from 1870-1893.
  • A set of gambling chips and tokens to represent the history of casinos throughout Nevada, beginning after the legalization of gambling during the Great Depression.


New Hampshire

  • An archival print of the emblem found in the center of the flag that the Second New Hampshire Regiment of the Continental Army carried.
  • A brochure from the New Hampshire Historical Society in 2026 with events thrown for the anniversary and a look at the history of New Hampshire.
  • A schedule of events poster for the events occurring on July 4, 2026 in Concord, New Hampshire.


New Jersey

  • A stainless steel plate with a greeting to the people of 2276 on the front and the state’s motto on the back in eight languages.


New Mexico

  • A commemorative Challenge coin representing the Office of the Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Luján Grisham.
  • A New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Challenge coin.
  • A set of lapel pins picturing a waving New Mexico flag pin, 2025 Balloon Fiesta pin, and “Grow in Wisdom Honor Our Heritage 1776-2026” Donativo pin.
  • A vial of sand from the White Sands National Park made of pure gypsum crystals.


New York

  • A custom minted America 250 New York coin that has  “Kingston, NY 1777 New York’s First Capital” inscribed on the back.


North Carolina

  • A commemorative copper disc taken from the dome roof of the North Carolina State Capitol Building featuring an image of the building on the disc.


North Dakota

  • A commemorative coin celebrating the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota that occurred this year.


Ohio

  • An America250 Ohio commemorative coin.
  • An America250 lapel pin.
  • A coin honoring the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks which is an ancient indigenous earthworks site that was named a World Heritage site in 2023.
  • An Underground Railroad commemorative coin.
  • A coin commemorating Governor Mike DeWine’s inauguration.
  • “Heart of It All” lapel pin celebrating Ohio’s identity, culture, and geographical location.


Oklahoma

  • A belt buckle featuring symbols of Oklahoma to celebrate America 250.
  • An OKC Thunder Championship lapel pin from their 2025 NBA Championship win and a photo from the championship parade.
  • An Oklahoma-shaped National Guard commemorative coin.
  • A Route 66 Centennial coin.
  • A button from The First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City.


Pennsylvania

  • “American 250 PA Highlights,” which is an archival booklet detailing multiple state commemorations.


Puerto Rico

  • A Puerto Rico Coat of Arms pin.
  • An America250 Puerto Rica commemorative coin.


Rhode Island

  • A Rhode Island 250 Honor Flight Challenge Coin to recognize veterans with Honor Flight programming.
  • A First Rhode Island Regiment Holiday Ornament to commemorate Rhode Islands involvement in the Revolutionary War.


South Carolina

  • A South Carolina 250 Challenge Coin.
  • A South Carolina 250 commemorative pin.


Tennessee

  • An America 250 Tennessee poster designed by a Tennessee artist.


Texas

  • A seal of Texas chiseled glass paperweight featuring the seal created in 1836 during the Texas Revolution.


Utah

  • A set of nine coins commemorating various Utah events and officials.
  • A set of three commemorative Utah state quarters and a Utah dollar coin
  • A set of 8 pins including ones from the 2002 Olympics and Utah events.


Vermont

  • A Mount Independence State Historic Site Ornament.
  • A Hubbardton Battlefield Ornament.
  • An Old Constitution House State Historic Site Ornament.
  • A Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site Ornament.


Virginia

  • An “America, Made in Virginia” Challenge Coin.


West Virginia

  • Handcrafted glass items from Blenko Glass Company including a bottle and suncatcher.


Wisconsin

  • A Harley Owners Group HOG 2026 Ride Challenge coin.
  • A Forest County Potawatomi Community Keychain.
  • A Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Pin
  • A pin with “Honoring Those Who Served WI Dept. of Veterans Affairs” on it.
  • A Waaswaaganing Zhimaaganishag Patch
  • A set of 11 cards with different Nation, Community, Tribe, Indian peoples’ seals on them.


From America250:

  • A USA flag flown at the 2026 Rose Parade from the America Waves Initiative
  • A crystal from the New Year’s Eve 2026 Ball drop in New York City.
  • A set of 5 challenge coins and America250 logo pins.
  • A flag-shaped America250 Challenge Coin


From other organizations:

  • An archival copy of the Major League Baseball Opening Day Lineup Card from 2026.
  • An archival copy of the National Endowment for the Arts 2025 National Heritage Fellows Program book.
  • A replica of the National Football League and America250 playoff game coin toss coin.
  • A divot tool from 2026 PGA championship at Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania.
  • Archival copies of the 2026 PGA Tour Schedule and 2026 Championship Scorecard of tournament champion Cameron Young
  • A 2026 Museum of American History Board of Directors Program from the Smithsonian Institution
  • A Coca-Cola glass-contour bottle with artifacts inside.