The Monroe County Commissioners and The Monroe County America250PA Commission announce the America 250PA kickoff meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Northampton Community College Pocono Campus, 2411 Route 715, Tannersville. The event will take place in the Pocono Community Room/Pocono Hall. (Snow date Jan. 16).

The public is invited to attend.

The Monroe County Commissioners voted to establish a “Commission made up of a diverse group of volunteer citizens to work with AMERICA250PA on any and all educational and celebratory activities within Monroe County through July 4, 2026.”

The new commission has been meeting for the past several months to plan and prepare for this celebration and has approved the following Mission Statement:

“To participate in the America250PA initiative by celebrating our rich history, embracing our diverse heritage, and shaping a brighter future for all. We aim to engage our community in a yearlong commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, fostering a sense of unity, pride, and hope while showcasing the unique contributions of Monroe County to the American story.”

Commission Chairman, David Parker states, “We are hosting this Kickoff event to introduce the America250PA Commission to the community and highlight programs for municipalities, organizations, residents, students, and artists to participate in. We will also be launching our 250PA Committees so people can sign up to join a team that matches their interests as we plan for an EPIC celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”

Contact David Parker at 570-656-9232 for more details.