Carbon County, PA
Honoring 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial—its 250th anniversary. Carbon County will be hosting various events and programs throughout 2026 to honor our history and heritage.
2026 Special Events
Step back into Pennsylvania’s coal mining past during this unforgettable historical…
The Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival and Picnic has been held on the grounds of the No…
Join the Lehighton Downtown Initiative and the Lehighton Fire Company as they join efforts in…
Join the Lehighton Area Heritage Alliance to experience the beautiful acoustics of the Lehighton…
Committee meetings and events can be submitted through the online events form for inclusion on the website.
In the News
December 13, 2025: Carbon Co. plans 250th kick-off event
November 22, 2025: Locomotive 1776 comes to town
November 6, 2025: Carbon presents medals to five veterans
October 6, 2025: Carbon unveils America250 bell
October 3, 2025: America250PA Carbon County to dedicate bell
August 26, 2025: Carbon gearing up for nation’s 250th celebration
August 4, 2025: Historical Society gets grant for Weissport bash
March 28, 2025: Nesquehoning gears up for America’s 250th
March 17, 2025: Carbon plans for America 250
January 17, 2025: Lansford council joins America250PA efforts
January 11, 2025: Carbon gets ready for America250 celebration
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