Dennis Gordon, 2nd vice commander of American Legion Post 363, places dirt over the time capsule after depositing a history of the post and a “Be the One” pin as mementos of the post’s activities. Reggie Ponder | Wake Weekly
Zebulon celebrated 32 civic organizations, schools and churches Saturday, Oct. 24, as the community buried a time capsule at PNC Bank and browsed a display of items from a recently unearthed time capsule that was buried 50 years ago during the nation’s bicentennial observance.
Former Mayor Glenn York, who filled in for Mayor Jessica Harrison who was absent due to illness, told the group he remembers his passbook savings account at the bank and is amazed by how much banking has changed because of technological advances. He mused that no one can imagine what it will be like in 2076 when this year’s time capsule is due to be opened.
Former Zebulon Mayor Glenn York speaks at a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 24, for the burying of a 2026 time capsule at PNC Bank in Zebulon. Reggie Ponder | Wake Weekly
“It’s a beautiful day in eastern North Carolina,” York said. “I’m glad to be here and glad to see you.”
Organizers counted 85 people at Saturday’s ceremony. There were about 100 at the event in 1976…