Festivities to mark Corunna's historical significance will officially come to an end with the ceremonial closing of a time capsule, which will remain sealed for 50 years.
A variety of events, such as a street festival and a rededication ceremony at St. George's Square, were held over the past year to commemorate a survey from 1823 that specified Corunna as a potential site for the capital of Canada.
To cap off the celebrations, Corunna 200 Committee Chair Tracy Kingston said a ceremony will take place at Corunna’s Clock Tower on November 1 at 11 a.m.
An industrial-style time capsule, created by CIMS and McIntosh Mechanical, will be sealed with photos, pins, newspapers, and other items stored inside of it.
The capsule is expected to remain closed until 2073.
New storyboards and plaques will also be unveiled during the public event. Kingston said one plaque will contain information about the local history and the other will illustrate the Corunna 200 logo.
"It's just so gratifying to see how we brought the community together," said Kingston as she reflected on the culminating Corunna 200 events. "People love to learn about their town, they love to come together, and they just love to have fun."
Kingston attributed much of the initiative's success to the St. Clair Township Heritage Committee and local sponsors.
