Clark Museum Opens 1975 Time Capsule This Weekend
Maria Torres · Union County Life
According to Dr. William Robinson Museum's announcement.
The Dr. William Robinson Museum in Clark is opening a time capsule from 1975 this weekend as part of Union County's Four Centuries in a Weekend programming.
The full public reveal of the time capsule is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 593 Madison Hill Road in Clark. The event brings community members together to discover what residents preserved from 1975 and to connect with the town's local history.
The museum hosted a soft opening on Sunday, October 4, giving early access to the time capsule contents. The October 18 event marks the full public reveal, allowing Clark residents and Union County Life readers to participate in this historical moment.
The time capsule opening connects to Four Centuries in a Weekend, a countywide celebration of Union County's history and heritage. The event creates an opportunity for residents to engage with local history and the stories that shaped Clark and the broader county community.
Mark Sunday, October 18, on your calendar. The Dr. William Robinson Museum welcomes visitors to attend the full time capsule reveal from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 593 Madison Hill Road, Clark.
FAQQ: What is being opened at the Dr. William Robinson Museum?
A: A time capsule from 1975 is being opened and revealed. The capsule contains items and materials that Clark residents preserved 51 years ago.
Q: When is the full public reveal of the time capsule?
A: The full public reveal is Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum.
Q: Where is the Dr. William Robinson Museum located?
A: The museum is located at 593 Madison Hill Road, Clark, NJ.
Q: Why is the time capsule opening connected to Four Centuries in a Weekend?
A: The event is part of Union County Four Centuries in a Weekend, a countywide celebration of Union County's history and heritage.
Q: Can I attend the time capsule opening?
A: Yes. The museum welcomes visitors on Sunday, October 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to participate in the time capsule reveal.
What to do
- When
- Soft opening this Sunday, October 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; full reveal Sunday, October 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where
- Dr. William Robinson Museum, 593 Madison Hill Road, Clark
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