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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 1, 2026United States

California Poet Laureate's work selected for national time capsule

California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick's poem 'My California' has been chosen by Governor Gavin Newsom's office to represent the state in the national America250 time capsule. The capsule, containing contributions from all 50 states, is scheduled to be opened in the year 2276.

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Why It Matters

This selection represents California's official cultural contribution to a national historical project commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Key Facts

  • Governor Gavin Newsom's office selected Lee Herrick's poem 'My California' as the state's contribution to the America250 time capsule.
  • The America250 time capsule includes contributions from all 50 states.
  • The time capsule is scheduled to be opened in the year 2276, 250 years after its creation.
  • America250 is a nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Lee Herrick wrote the poem 'My California' when he was 37 years old.
  • California has a population of nearly 40 million people, with one in four born outside the United States.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAmerica250“Nationwide initiative organizing the 250th anniversary commemoration of the Decl”personGavin Newsom“Governor of California whose office selected the poem for the time capsule.”personLee Herrick“California Poet Laureate and author of the poem 'My California'.”other50“Number of states contributing to the time capsule.”other37“Age of Lee Herrick when he wrote the poem.”