Bicentennial Time Capsule September 5, 2008

During the nation's bicentennial in 1976, plans were made for a Charlotte County time capsule to be set in place at the Memorial Auditorium in Punta Gorda and re-opened after 100 years. The building was damaged beyond repair by Hurricane Charley, but before it was demolished, the capsule's two large cylinders were removed from their sand-filled vault for safe keeping. The Bicentennial Time Capsule is now on exhibit at the Charlotte County Historical Center, and a place will be provided for it in the new event center being planned for the old Auditorium site.