Things We Used to Have

The Things We Used to Have capsule is designed to preserve pieces of everyday life that may eventually disappear. Many products, businesses, technologies, traditions, and experiences that seem ordinary today may be unfamiliar to future generations. This capsule allows you to document them while memories are still fresh. Examples include: • Local businesses that closed • Restaurants that no longer exist • Discontinued products • Childhood toys • Older technologies • Community traditions • Neighborhood landmarks • Everyday experiences that have changed over time These capsules help preserve cultural history from the perspective of people who actually lived it. Often, the small details of everyday life become some of the most interesting stories for future generations to discover.