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Tippecanoe time capsule opens

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Lafayette, IN

Tippecanoe County will open a time capsule at noon Tuesday, August 11, on the southwest lawn of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in downtown Lafayette. The capsule was sealed in 2000, and the county says the ceremony will reveal artifacts, photographs, letters, keepsakes, and other materials representing local life at the start of the 21st century. The event is free and open to the public. Residents may attend the noon ceremony at the courthouse lawn.

This local community update for Lafayette, IN is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and is presented by Tracy Vanderwall. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Lafayette, IN area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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