06/05/2026
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Burrillville Town Council member David Houle led the effort in collaboration with the BHS Social Studies department to involve students in a time capsule project. After months spent gathering meaningful "artifacts," students from Ms. Blanchette, Ms. Stanton and Ms. Lamontagneβs classes gathered at Freedom Park in Harrisville on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the official burial ceremony. During the event, participants shared insights on how their chosen items represent local life in 2026 and voiced their aspirations for the community and the nation. This new capsule now rests alongside its 1976 counterpart, both are set to be unearthed in 2076 when the United States celebrates the Nationβs Tricentennial.