We have something very special planned at the Julian Town Square this 4th of July for America’s Semiquincentennial. On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead towards the future. On this very special day, we will have a dedication ceremony for a time capsule at the Julian Town Square.
Our time capsule project will preserve today’ s Julian for future generations to discover in 2076.
The capsule will contain about 20 items representing our community. The Julian Community Heritage Foundation board will be selecting these items, honoring Julian’s foundational heritage.
We are coordination with various community members and organizations in that selection process. These items will be presented on this day and various guest speakers will attend to dedicate each piece and talk about their significance.
The items will be on display for a time at the Pioneer Museum, before we eventually entomb them, later in the fall.
Bring the family and join us for this very special moment!
We want today’s youth to have something meaningful to revisit in fifty years, right in the heart of our historic district. By involving them now, we hope they’ll develop a sense of ownership over our town’s past and carry forward an appreciation for Julian’s heritage.
Mark your calendars for the capsule dedication ceremony on July 4th. We appreciate your support as we create this lasting legacy for our community.
Ceremony Program
2:00 pm : Ceremony Opening
Rami Abdel | Julian Community Heritage Foundation
Rami Abdel | Julian Community Heritage Foundation
Delegate : Carmen Longoria
Land Acknowledgment
Land Acknowledgment
Delegate : Celena Monticelli
Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel & Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians
Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel & Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians
Delegate : Jean Duffy
Julian Community Heritage Foundation
Julian Community Heritage Foundation
Delegate : Tyler Stamets
Julian Chamber of Commerce
Julian Chamber of Commerce
Delegate : Julie Davis
Julian Historical Society
Julian Historical Society
Delegate : Mathew Marthaler
The American Legion Post 468
The American Legion Post 468
Delegate : Carmen Longoria
Julian Pathways
Julian Pathways
Delegate : Britni Mushet
Mushet Family
Mushet Family
Delegate : Jay Evarts
Volcan Mountain Foundation
Volcan Mountain Foundation
Delegate : Rhonda Begley
Julian Library and FOJL
Julian Library and FOJL
Delegate : Dana Pettersen
The Julian Women’s Club
The Julian Women’s Club
Delegate : Doug Sollosy
Julian Dark Sky Network
Julian Dark Sky Network
Delegate : Allisun and Matt Kraemer
Julian 4th of July Parade Committee
Delegate : Sally Snipes
Julian Daffadoil Project
Julian Daffadoil Project
Delegate : Jill Fleming
Ms. Julian Scholarship Pageant
Ms. Julian Scholarship Pageant
Delegate : Layla Khazeni Young
Calico Cidery
Calico Cidery
Delegate : Mike & Laurie Madigan
Ilan-Lael Foundation
Ilan-Lael Foundation
Additional Participants:
Julian High School
Julian Elementary
Julian Museum
Cuyamaca Woods
Barnes Family
Julian Art Guild
Redding Family
Julian Hotel
Julian Cemetery
Eagle Peak Mining Company
Julian Elementary
Julian Museum
Cuyamaca Woods
Barnes Family
Julian Art Guild
Redding Family
Julian Hotel
Julian Cemetery
Eagle Peak Mining Company