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Armstrong County’s history cannot be defined by a single building or a single moment. It is reflected in our boroughs, communities, industries, traditions, landscapes, and enduring creative spirit.

The Armstrong County 250 Celebration is guided by the Armstrong County Commissioners in partnership with Armstrong County 250 Committee Chair Donna Weckerly. Together, they share a commitment to honoring the county’s rich past while uniting every borough, township, community, organization, and event planner in a coordinated, countywide observance.

In 2026, boroughs, communities, organizations, and event planners across Armstrong County are encouraged to incorporate America’s 250th anniversary into their existing annual events and traditions—creating a year-long celebration that reflects both local pride and national heritage.

Visitors are invited to explore the sections below to learn how Armstrong County helped shape Pennsylvania—and America—through generations of hard work, dedication, resilience, and a strong sense of community that continues to define us today.

Follow Armstrong County 250 on Facebook for official announcements, event highlights, and updates.

Join our public Facebook Group to connect with borough leaders, organizations, and event planners, share ideas, and coordinate celebrations across the county.

• Facebook Page (official announcements):

America250PA Armstrong County Page

• Facebook Public Group (community coordination):

America250A Armstrong County Group
Armstrong County 250 Kick-Off
Let’s give the Kittanning Firemen’s Band a true Armstrong County send-off!

Armstrong County has something very special to celebrate. The Kittanning Firemen’s Band has been selected to represent Pennsylvania and Armstrong County in the Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

Before they make their way to our nation’s capital, our community is invited to come together for a patriotic send-off at the Armstrong County Courthouse.

Saturday, June 13
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Armstrong County Courthouse, Kittanning, PA

Performance by Kittanning Firemen’s Band

This is a wonderful opportunity to stand together as a community, show our pride, and support the band as they prepare to carry Armstrong County’s name to Washington, D.C. during our nation’s 250th celebration.

Bring your flags, lawn chairs, bring your pride, and let’s make this a send-off they will never forget.

Armstrong County is on the road to Washington, D.C.!

Thanks for all your support,

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Armstrong County Arts Council
Armstrong County Arts Council
Armstrong County Arts Council
The Armstrong County Arts Council serves as the creative and cultural partner for Armstrong County’s America 250celebration, helping to connect history, art, and community throughout this once-in-a-generation commemoration.
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts across Armstrong County, the Arts Council works collaboratively with local artists, historical organizations, schools, municipalities, and community groups to develop programs that honor our past while inspiring future generations.
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. Bells Across PA 250 – “Echoes of Armstrong"
. Bells Across PA 250 – “Echoes of Armstrong"
Bells Across PA 250 – “Echoes of Armstrong"
As part of Pennsylvania’s statewide semiquincentennial celebration, Armstrong County proudly unveiled its own “Bells Across PA” sculpture—honoring our heritage, our industry, and the community spirit that continues to ring loudly throughout the region. Designed by local artist Cathy Strate, the bell symbolizes unity, remembrance, and Armstrong County’s enduring contributions to America over 250 years. It will stand as a landmark for generations to come.
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Drake Log Cabin
Drake Log Cabin
Drake Log Cabin
The Drake Log Cabin in Apollo offers a rare and tangible glimpse into the earliest days of settlement in Armstrong County.
Built during the late 18th century, the cabin reflects the realities of frontier life, when families relied on craftsmanship, self-sufficiency, and the natural landscape to survive and build new communities. Structures like the Drake Log Cabin served not only as homes, but as centers of daily life where work, family, and perseverance intersected.
As one of the county’s preserved historic cabins, the Drake Log Cabin helps tell the story of westward expansion, early settlement patterns, and the determination of those who shaped Armstrong County long before modern towns and industries emerged.
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Ford City’s Industrial Roots
Ford City’s train tracks
Ford City’s Industrial Roots
Ford City, Pennsylvania | Built by Industry, Sustained by Community
Ford City, Pennsylvania stands as a powerful example of how American industry helped shape towns, livelihoods, and national progress. Founded in the late 19th century as a planned industrial community, Ford City grew alongside two major manufacturers—Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) and Eljer Plumbingware—whose factories transformed the region and supplied essential products to the nation.
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Kittanning Citizens Bridge
Kittanning Citizens Bridge picture
Kittanning Citizens Bridge
Completed in the early 20th century, the Kittanning Citizens Bridge stands as a lasting symbol of connection, progress, and civic pride in Armstrong County.
Spanning the Allegheny River, the bridge linked Kittanning with surrounding communities, strengthening commerce, transportation, and daily life at a time when river crossings were essential to economic growth. It enabled residents, workers, and businesses to move more freely across the region, supporting the town’s role as a commercial and cultural center.
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