Lehigh Valley250 is the vehicle by which County Executive Lamont G. McClure has chosen to begin preparations for our nation’s 250th birthday.

“While we are committed to our continuing partnership with America250 and PA250, Lehigh Valley250 offers a powerful local partnership that offers Northampton County’s best opportunity to increase tourism, teach about our founding, and just plain have a good time celebrating the birth of the greatest nation the world has ever known,” said Executive Lamont G. McClure.

At tonight’s County Council meeting, County Council approved Executive McClure’s plan to provide $100,000 to Lehigh Valley250. These funds will be used to promote events, exhibitions, and community performances throughout the region.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Lehigh Valley250 will highlight Pennsylvania’s significant contributions and the unique role our region has played in shaping the nation’s past, present, and future.

The Pennsylvania Commission for America250PA, established in 2018, is spearheading efforts to coordinate the nationwide commemoration. Their goal is to engage every Pennsylvanian in every county, making the 250th anniversary the largest and most inclusive celebration in our Commonwealth’s history.

The Commission aims to engage every Pennsylvanian in every county to make the U.S.’s 250th anniversary the largest and most inclusive commemoration in our Commonwealth’s history.

To find ways to get involved, you can visit www.America250PA.org or www.lehighvalley250.org.

WHO: County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)

WHAT: Lehigh Valley250

WHERE: Northampton County

WHEN: Approved at the Thursday, September 5th Council Meeting

Information provided to TVL by:
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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