As the City of Miami Springs continues its landmark 100th anniversary celebrations, final preparations are underway for the official Miami Springs Centennial Time Capsule, with the project entering its final inventory phase ahead of the burial date.
During the recent City Council meeting, Curator and Life Scout Fabian Perez-Crespo Jr. (Boy Scout Troop 334) provided a comprehensive update on the project, alongside Scoutmaster James Fulton and Vice Mayor Perez-Crespo, highlighting the remarkable community support and fundraising success behind the initiative.
Nearly $16,000 Raised for Charitable Work & Historical Society
Through dedicated community outreach, restaurant fundraisers, corporate sponsors, and individual donations ranging from to several hundred dollars, Fabian and Troop 334 have raised nearly $16,000 to fund the Centennial Time Capsule project.
Under Eagle Scout guidelines, all remaining surplus funds from the project will be donated as a substantial charitable contribution to the project’s official beneficiary, the Miami Springs Historical Society (led by President Emily Bruener-Messina), supporting local historical preservation for years to come.
Final Item Inventory & Submissions
The project is now in its final stretch as organizers complete item inventory. Key historical contributions already secured for the 50-year vault include:
- Official letters and photographs from Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and Senator Rick Scott
- Proclamation from County Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez
- Miami Springs Police Department patches and team photos
- City Council video archives provided by Assistant City Manager Omar Luna and staff
- Keepsakes, family stories, and business items from local residents and market participants
Residents, business owners, and civic groups who still wish to contribute items, letters, or family mementos are urged to submit them immediately to organizers at City Hall or through the Miami Springs Historical Society before item inventory is officially sealed.
Official Burial Ceremony: Saturday, December 5th at 10:00 AM
The time capsule vault schematic and concrete slab site preparations at Curtiss Circle are being finalized with Public Works. The official ceremony where the capsule will be lowered into the ground and sealed will take place on:
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📍 Curtiss Circle Gazebo, Miami Springs, FL
The capsule is designed to remain buried for 50 years until it is scheduled to be opened on August 22, 2076. The entire Miami Springs community is invited to gather at the Circle to witness this historic occasion.
