The Minersville Area Bicentennial Committee was formed in 1976 as part of the United States 200th Anniversary Celebration. One event lead by the Minersville Women’s Club was the burial of a time capsule to be unearthed in 2026.
On June 24, 2026, Heidi (Laudeman) Hashin with the help of Mark Mahal, Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home, the Minersville Municipal Authority, Minersville Street Department and Minersville Police Department, the time capsule was located, dug and transported to the Borough for opening. After a week long “drying out” and cataloging of the items, the time capsule will be put on public display at the Annual St. Nicholas Picinic on July 4th and 5th.
Below are pictures and videos of the time capsule removal.
Removal of the Time Capsule from the ground by Ringtown Wilber Vault Works Inc., Ringtown PA.
When the time capsule was opened. This business card was inside with a message from Richard Fritz.
Breaking the seal on the time capsule.
A log of the items in the time capsule was created. Below are the items contained in the time capsule.
Personal notes can be picked up at the Borough Office beginning July 6, 2026. Please bring identification with to claim and sign for your item.
There is a photo log being compiled. If individuals would like to provide photos of what was contained in their envelope. Please send those photos to 1976timecapsule@minersvillepa.gov
