In 1971, members of our community sealed a message to the future on the occasion of the Town’s 100th anniversary, which was opened on July 3, 2021 through the efforts of the Kernersville Museum.
In 2026, as we mark America’s 250th anniversary, Kernersville’s 155th, and Körner’s Folly’s 146th year, we continue that civic tradition. We invite you to participate in a curated Community Time Capsule to be opened in 2076. A time capsule is more than a container of objects, it is a public promise that what we value today will be stewarded forward. Through small, deliberate contributions and written reflections, we will send a message across fifty years to those who will inherit this place after us. The time capsule will be buried on April 11, 2026 at our Community Day event celebrating these three milestones.
Community Time Capsule Submission Guidelines
(To Be Opened in 2076)
Each contributor may submit:
• One (1) object
• Maximum dimensions: 4 inches x 4 inches x 1 inch
• Maximum weight: 8 ounces
Each object must be accompanied by a written reflection (250 words maximum) responding to one of our guiding prompts (below):
1. What represents Kernersville in 2026?
2. What do you hope endures here long after you are gone?
3. What do you worry might be lost?
4. What would you like someone in 2076 to understand about life here today?
Objects must be:
- Clean and dry
- Stable at room temperature
- Free of food, liquids, soil, plant matter, or organic debris
- Free of batteries or electronic components
- Non-perishable and non-fragile
Due to preservation and space limitations, only a limited number of physical objects will be selected for inclusion. Written reflections may be digitally archived even if the physical object is not selected. Objects containing confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personal information should not be submitted.
Körner’s Folly staff reserve the right to decline submissions that do not meet material, safety, or space requirements.
How to submit:
Objects will be accepted for consideration at the John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center at 401 S. Main Street, Kernersville during operating hours (Closed Monday), Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 3pm and Sunday 12 – 3 pm. Please notify staff upon arrival that you would like to submit an object and sign an Object Release Form. Objects will be accepted for consideration until Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Questions? Reach out to info@kornersfolly.org or call (336) 996-7922.
