Daytona Beach city leaders send a message 100 years into the future with time capsule

A time capsule at Fire Station 1 was sealed with messages and memorabilia as part of the Daytona Beach Sesquicentennial Celebration.

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A time capsule ceremony was held at the new Daytona Fire Station 1 as part of the City of Daytona Beach Sesquicentennial Celebration Saturday, July 18. 

The time capsule is to be opened 100 years from now, in July 2126. It was filled with letters and notes from city officials and others who were in attendance, photos of residents around Daytona Beach, a city budget book, 150 year celebration stickers, a statue of Brownie the Town Dog, and other Daytona memorabilia.

Community leaders took turns sharing their thoughts and letters to Daytona Beach’s future residents. Here are some highlights from the words that were shared at the ceremony. The following comments are edited for clarity and length:


“A time capsule is a tribute to history and a promise to the future. It is my hope that as we walk into our destiny, run into our destiny, crawl into our destiny, in whatever capacity that we move into our destiny as a city, it is my strongest and greatest hope that we will move into that destiny in the spirit of gratitude and appreciation for where we have arrived and from whence we have come. May our tomorrow be better and brighter than today.”  — Derrick L. Henry, Daytona Beach Mayor 


“To those who open this capsule 100 years from now, we hope that our words remind you that our community cared for you and that we dream, and most of all, we believe in tomorrow." — Quanita May, City Commissioner Zone 3 


"It is my sincere hope that Daytona Beach remains a beautiful city, that you too can be proud of it 100 years from now." — Ken Strickland, City Commissioner  Zone 2


“When you read this letter, I challenge you to ask yourself, what is your purpose? What contributions can I make to ensure a better quality of life for my family, my neighbors, and those who visit our city? I wish you God's richest blessings as you find your place under the sun.” — Paula R. Reed, City Commissioner Zone 6


“To the people opening this time capsule a century from now, know that in 2026 we were incredibly proud of this city, proud of our history, proud of its people, and proud of the opportunities that still lay ahead.” — Monica Paris, City Commissioner Zone 1


“We wonder what your world looks like, what dreams have become reality, how our beloved city has grown through the generations. Remember that the people of 2026 believed in you. Happy anniversary. May your future continue to honor the spirit, resilience, and heart that made the city extraordinary.” — Dannette Henry, City Commissioner Zone 5


“Our greatest responsibility in 2026 is not simply to prepare children to inherit the world as it is today; it is to prepare them to improve it. We hope we have given them the knowledge to solve problems we cannot yet see, the confidence to pursue opportunities we cannot yet imagine, and the character to use their talents in service to others”  — Krista Goodrich, Vice Chair, Volusia County School Board 

 

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