Covington residents, business owners and friends recently voted to determine the winning
Covington Bourbon Barrel design for a time capsule they’re creating in commemoration of
Covington’s bicentennial. Now COV200 — the volunteers behind the year-long celebration of all things Covington, who aim to showcase the city’s rich 200-year history, culture and potential — is working with the community to determine the time capsule’s contents.
“We have received quite a few ideas from the community, including 2015 mint coins, menus from all Covington restaurants, the Covingtonopoly game, photos of families, letters from kids to future kids, list of top music in 2015, the COV200 book and much more,” says Kate Esarey, COV200 Project Manager and Community Development Specialist at
The Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington.
The time capsule itself, designed by local maker Steven Sander, will be created from the reclaimed floor of a home on Scott Street. Once filled, it will be preserved in a glass case and put on display in the new
Hellman Creative Center next summer, where it will remain until 2115.
“I think a time capsule is a great way for our community to reflect on Covington’s 200th year and explore what makes our community special,” Esarey says. “I hope folks in 2115 will really enjoy understanding how we perceived Covington in 2015 and what made it unique 100 years prior.”
Do Good:
• Contribute your ideas for the content within the time capsule by
contacting Kate Esarey.
• Connect with COV200 on
Facebook to keep up with upcoming events.
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Support The Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington.
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