As Pennsylvania gears up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Cassandra Coleman, the executive director of America250PA, embarks on a journey across all 67 counties in the state. Her tour is set to honor each county’s contributions to the nation’s history, with the heartwarming highlight of ending the tour in her beloved Luzerne County.
“Northeastern Pennsylvania has my heart, it will always have my heart,” Coleman expressed, eagerly anticipating the completion of her day in Luzerne County. The County Kick-Off ceremonies are a pivotal part of the celebrations, recognizing local historical contributions and setting the tone for the upcoming festivities.
County Kick-Off Celebrations Schedule
Saturday, Jan. 17
Northampton County
10 a.m. – Northampton County Courthouse, Easton
Sunday, Jan. 18
Schuylkill County
9:30 a.m. – Schuylkill County Courthouse, Pottsville
Carbon County
11:15 a.m. – Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall, Jim Thorpe
Monroe County
1 p.m. – Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg
Lackawanna County
3 p.m. – Lackawanna County Courthouse, Scranton
Wyoming County
4:45 p.m. – Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce, Tunkhannock
Luzerne County
6:30 p.m. – Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Tioga County
10:45 a.m. – Tioga County Courthouse, Wellsboro
Bradford County
12:45 p.m. – Bradford County Courthouse, Towanda
Susquehanna County
2:45 p.m. – Susquehanna County Office Building, Montrose
Wayne County
5 p.m. – Wayne County Courthouse, Honesdale
Pike County
6:45 p.m. – Pike County Administration Building, Milford
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Columbia County
10:30 a.m. – The Hub at Mulberry Mills, Bloomsburg
Montour County
11:45 a.m. – Montour County Administration Center, Danville
Union County
1:15 p.m. – Union County Courthouse, Lewisburg
Northumberland County
2:30 p.m. – Northumberland County Courthouse, Sunbury
Snyder County
4 p.m. – Snyder County Courthouse, Middleburg
Thursday, Jan. 22
Lycoming County
4:30 p.m. – Third Street Plaza, Williamsport
