State, County and Local officials gathered at the Crossroads Building to begin the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The America 250 PA organization celebrated with a remembrance of the great role Washington County played in the Revolutionary War and after when events like the Whiskey Rebellion tested the Constitution of the United States was tested only three years after it was officially ratified. Washington City Councilman Joe DeThomas welcomed visitors to the city. Commissioner Nick Sherman commented on how Revolutionary War history runs through Washington County. Commissioner Larry Maggi backed that up by telling how, conceivably, the last battle of the Revolutionary War was fought near Dutch Fork Lake. State Senator Camera Bartolotta described her Choctaw and Cherokee Indian heritage along with three relatives that fought for the young nation in the Revolutionary War. State Representative Tim O’Neal reflected on how divisive feelings of the early colonists may be similar to today’s citizens. He expressed faith in the Constitution and its strength to survive any attack. The America 250 PA celebration takes place across the commonwealth. Events are planned throughout the year. A schedule of events may be found at www.america250pa.org.