Hanford Bicentennial Time Capsule

Community members assembled on July 9th to witness the unveiling of the time capsule that city leaders buried in 1976 during the community's Bicentennial celebration. The leaders from that era had asked for the time capsule to be opened on July 4, 2026, to coincide with the country's 250th anniversary celebration.

The City of Hanford and the Carnegie Museum of Kings County have collaborated to exhibit these items in August, aligning with the celebration of the 135th anniversary of Hanford's incorporation.

Included in the artifacts are many items relating to MANY community members and their families.

We are looking for descendants of Mrs. Doris Byerly regarding one particular item.

Following the exhibition, items will be displayed here on our website along with audio messages from city leaders and newscasters who covered the time capsule burial event in 1976.

We are also requesting photos of Hanford 2026! To submit, please visit this form for upload instructions.

For more information on this exhibition, please contact CMKC President Rob Bentley at president@carnegiemuseumofkingscounty.org