The City of Westmorland will celebrate America's 250.

On Friday, July 3, 2026, Westmorland will host a special celebration with the sealing and burial of a Time Capsule at City Hall. The items in the Time Capsule will give future generations a glimpse of life in Westmorland and the Imperial Valley. Residents are invited to leave items such as letters to the future, photographs, and items representing the city, children, families, churches and businesses. Items may be dropped off at City Hall prior to Noon on July 2. The capsule will be officially sealed during a festival starting at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3. There will free swimming, live entertainment, games, watermelon and hot dog eating contests, tug of war and local vendors.  The Time Capsule is scheduled to be reopened in 50 years.