Join us as we bury the Yavapai County Time Capsule! 

Join us for a special community event as Yavapai County creates a lasting message for future generations.

On July 3, immediately following the annual Kiddie Parade, the Yavapai County Free Library District will host the official burial of the county time capsule. The ceremony begins at 11:30 AM at the historic Prescott Courthouse Square, on the corner of Goodwin and Cortez Streets. Community members are invited to attend and witness the historic moment the capsule is sealed and buried. 

This time capsule will remained sealed for 50 years and is scheduled to be opened in 2076 as a part of the Unites States Tercentennial celebration. Please mark your calendars and join us to celebrate this bridge between Yavapai County’s present and its future.

Time Capsule Stats 48" tall x 40" wide x 16" depth Stainless Steel Time Capsule Burial WHEN: July 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM Free & Open to the Public WHERE: Prescott Courthouse Square Corner of Goodwin & Cortez What's Included? A 2026 World's Oldest Rodeo Poster. Postcards written to the future by current residents. Pop Culture items including contemporary men's & women's clothing, & common children's toys. Souvenirs from the Route 66 100th anniversary celebration. Contributions from historical societies across the county. And so much more!

Be part of history by sending a message to the future!

Download our postcard template below and write a note to be included in the Yavapai County time capsule. Your message could be addressed to future community members, your family, or even your future self.

Once completed, please print and deliver your postcard by June 26, 2026 to:

• Yavapai County Free Library District Office
  1971 Commerce Center Circle, Suite D
  Prescott, AZ 86301

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. After-hours deliveries may be placed in the mailbox located outside Suite D.
 

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.