The Attala County Library is preparing to create a time capsule as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration.
During Tuesday night’s meeting of the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen, Mayor Tim Kyle announced the city approved a proclamation supporting the library’s “Voices of Mid-Mississippi” project, which will include collecting meaningful items and stories from the community.
The time capsule will be officially sealed in July and preserved until the year 2076, marking the 300th anniversary of the United States.
Unlike traditional time capsules, the Kosciusko capsule will not be buried. Instead, it will be securely stored inside the library’s genealogy room until its scheduled opening.
Mayor Kyle said the project will allow residents to contribute items that reflect life in Kosciusko today, helping preserve local history for future generations.
The time capsule effort is part of the larger America 250 initiative, which includes statewide and national efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Additional community events connected to the America 250 celebration are expected to take place throughout the year.
