The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026 and the America 250 PA organization helped Washington County celebrate their part in the history of the United States. America 250 Pa held a Bells Across PA celebration in the LeMoyne House Garden to unveil Washington County’s commemorative bell that celebrates America’s history from the Revolutionary War to today. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania will have a commemorative bell. James Sulkowski (pictured) is a world-renowned artist from Canonsburg and he was chosen to design Washington County’s version of the Liberty Bell replica. His design is centered on George Washington flanked by the original American Flag. He steps through Pennsylvania’s early history with depictions of the Whiskey Rebellion, glass manufacturing, and agriculture. He included river commerce with the Monongahela River, and modern history such as the Meadows Race Track and the Pony League World Series. In his remarks to the approximately 100 people on hand, Clay Kilgore, Executive Director of the Washington County Historical Society, reminded the audience that the final western battle in the Revolutionary War was fought in Washington County. He emphasized the Whiskey Rebellion and the importance Washington County played in the Underground Railroad with the LeMoyne House. He called Washington County the ‘Gateway to the West” in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The bell was donated to the Washington County Historical Society by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency for permanent display.