Carlton County Messages to 2076

Carlton County Messages to 2076 is a community time capsule project inviting the people of Carlton County to preserve the stories, perspectives, and experiences that define life in 2026. Together, we're creating a collection that will remain sealed until the nation's 300th Anniversary in 2076.

We invite you to submit digital media—including historical records, oral histories (video, audio, or trascription), maps, publications, original music, original films, poems, and other artifacts related to Carlton County in the year 2026.

We also invite you to submit letters for the people who will open the time capsule in 2076 sharing your hopes, memories, reflections, or advice for future generations.

After submitting, you have the option to fill out the form again for additional submissions. For questions or technical assistance, contact Carlton County Historical Society Director, Thomlin Swan, at director@carltoncountycountyhistory.org or (218) 879-1938.

We're looking for items that capture the character of this moment in Carlton County and the stories behind them. Digital media must be created by individuals, businesses, or organizations in Carlton County and clearly reflect the significance of Carlton County in the year 2026.

We ask that every submission respect the dignity of others. Photos, videos, and audio should not contain nudity, obscene gestures, profanity, derogatory language, or other inappropriate material.

A letter offers future generations your thoughts, perspective, and hopes for the future. Some writing prompts are offered below to help you get started in writing about your life, your community, or this moment in time. These prompts are optional. Write about whatever feels meaningful to you.

We ask that every submission respect the dignity of others. Letters should not include personal attacks, threats, harassment, discriminatory content directed at protected groups, or material whose primary purpose is to intimidate or demean others.