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Centennial Time Capsule Survey
Welcome! We're creating a centennial time capsule to be opened in 100 years. Your input will help us preserve the most meaningful artifacts, memories, and items that represent our community today. This is your chance to speak to the future!
1.
What physical object best represents our community today?
Think about what would help future generations understand who we are
2.
Which categories should we definitely include? Check all that apply.
💻 Technology & Innovation
🎨 Art & Culture
📰 News & Current Events
💌 Personal Letters to the Future
📸 Photos & Memories
🏘️ Local Business Memorabilia
👶 Children's Artwork & Messages
🍕 Popular Food & Recipes
3.
What's the most popular trend or phrase right now that future generations won't understand?
Slang, memes, viral moments...
4.
Should we include predictions about the future?
Yes! Include community predictions about 2126
No, let's focus on documenting the present
Include a few fun predictions, but keep it light
5.
What song or music should we include?
What's the soundtrack of our time?
6.
What type of digital media should we preserve? Check all that apply.
We'll need to include instructions on how to access it!
Screenshots of social media posts
Video compilations of community events
Archived version of our City website
Local podcast episodes or audio recordings
7.
What would you personally put in a message to someone opening this in 100 years?
8.
What's something unique about THIS year specifically?
What made 2026 special or memorable?
9.
What’s something unique to Belmont that should be included?
(the City will include some items (meeting minutes, Activity Guide, etc.)
10.
Should we include quirky/fun items or keep it serious?
🎉 Include fun stuff! (Popular toys, candy wrappers, funny signs)
📚 Keep it serious and historical
⚖️ A balanced mix of both
11.
Any other items or ideas you'd like to suggest?
