City of Savannah asks for donations to time capsule

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -The City of Savannah asked residents to contribute artwork and other creative pieces for the Savannah U.S. 250 time capsule.

The capsule will be dedicated at city hall this December, and will be opened by future generations in 2076 for America’s 300th anniversary, according to officials. It will be enclosed in a new public artwork currently being created by local artist Matt Toole.

The city asked for the community’s to help tell Savannahs story by creating artwork, poetry, creative writing, letters, ceramics, photography and sculptures.

Savannah is inviting local students to submit their works as well. They have the option to submit a work of art or a letter addressed to the city or county.

Residents can visit the city’s website for submission guidelines and required submission form. Officials said Friday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m. is their deadline to submit works.