LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.- Imagine it’s the year 2076.
An excited crowd has gathered somewhere in the Lehigh Valley to open a time capsule that was sealed 50 years earlier.
The lid is cracked open, and inside is… what?
A box of Crayola crayons? A Musikfest mug? A Martin guitar pick?
All of the above? None of the above?
If you’d like to have a say in what makes the cut for a special “Made in Lehigh Valley” time capsule, now’s the time to weigh in.
The time capsule was announced during the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) annual meeting last month.
Working alongside Bethlehem’s National Museum of Industrial History, LVEDC wants to create a snapshot of what life is like right now in 2026 with a collection of items representing products and experiences made here.
To offer a suggestion, simply fill out the form here. The submission period ends May 1.
Selected items will be featured in a public exhibition at the National Museum of Industrial History beginning July 4, as part of the region’s celebration of America 250, LVEDC said.
The “Made in Lehigh Valley” time capsule will be sealed later this year and remain closed for 50 years.
By that time, America will be celebrating its 300th birthday.
What will the Lehigh Valley be doing?