Letters to the Future

What would you say to someone in 50 years time?

In a time before emails and social media, letters were one of the main ways people shared their thoughts, stories and everyday lives. Today, letter writing has almost disappeared but the idea of capturing a moment in time is more important than ever.

Local history isn’t just about major events or well‑known people. It’s about everyday life such as family routines, work, school, sport, community groups, favourite places and the moments that bring people together. These are the experiences that help us understand how our community has changed over time, and what has remained important.

We’re inviting our community to write a letter about life in our region, your memories from the 1970s, 80s and 90s through to today, and let your words carry stories of the little things and what matters to you.

It might feel ordinary… but one day it could mean everything.

It’s easy to take part of this project

Pick up an Esperance 2076 envelope from the Museum or Library
Write your letter
Pop your letter into the envelope and post it in the special Esperance 2076 letterbox at the Museum or Library

What happens to your letter?

Letters will be carefully stored in the local history collection, only shared in 50 years’ time. These letters are not being collected for immediate display or use. Instead, they will be preserved and protected, forming a community record for the future. Your words will echo down the years, becoming part of the lasting record of our community.

In many ways, this project is like a time capsule - not buried but safely held for the generations who come next.