About the Initiative
To mark South Bend’s 160th anniversary, the City is making a Digital Time Capsule. We are asking residents to share their South Bend story by submitting meaningful locations and accompanying materials to be preserved for future generations.
Submissions can include:
- Photos or recordings of your neighborhood, events, favorite local spots, or a snapshot of your daily life.
- Digital creations, illustrations, paintings, or any other visual expression reflecting South Bend.
- Letters, poems, or reflections about life in South Bend.
Where submissions will live
After we receive and review submissions, they may be included in the SB160 Digital Time Capsule. This time capsule will be an online site that includes a gallery and a map feature where viewers can explore meaningful locations across South Bend. The site will be stored on the Internet Archive and preserved for South Bend's future.
When to submit
We are actively receiving and reviewing submissions now, with a priority deadline of December 20th. The time capsule will launch by the end of 2025, but additional submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis.