The 2039 Sesquicentennial

The 150th anniversary promises unprecedented celebration. Creative director Emma Thompson reveals early plans: "We're creating a year-long festival honoring past while launching future. Every month highlights different aspects—engineering, art, community, innovation."

Planned events include: - Holographic recreation of 1889 construction - Global symphony with tower replicas participating - Climate summit using tower as carbon-negative example - Youth innovation competition designing tower's future - Time capsule for 2139 opening