provided to The Santiva Chronicle
The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village now has the City of Sanibel’s time capsule on display in the Shore Haven Welcome Center, 950 Dunlop Rd. The capsule was opened on Nov. 5, 2024, at City Hall in honor of the city’s 50th year of incorporation.
The capsule was sealed and buried in 1984 on the approximate 10th anniversary of incorporation as our young city’s leaders wanted to acknowledge their achievements, advise citizens, and congratulate and encourage the future city administration and community.
Many letters and photographs from clubs and non-profit entities were in the capsule, and a selection of these items is included in the exhibit.
A PowerPoint presentation of the capsule’s contents is available on the City of Sanibel website.
Founded in 1984, the Village is excited to welcome visitors during its 41st year of preserving, sharing, and celebrating Sanibel’s history. The tour experience includes an orientation video and eight historic buildings displaying numerous artifacts telling engaging stories. Much of the site is handicap accessible. The Rutland House remains closed post-Hurricane Ian. Visit the Village’s website for more information.
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