Cameron County joining counties across the state to celebrate the 250th birthday party for United States. To kick off the year end event in the county, a Liberty Tree will be planted at the Little Museum in Sterling Run on Saturday May 24 at 1:30pm.

The seedling comes from the last remaining tree in Annapolis Maryland. Members of the Sons of Liberty would gather under Liberty trees to plan resistance to the rule of Britain over the colonies. Currently the Cameron County web page https://www.cameroncountypa.com/a250pa/index.php features military men and women who have served the United States.

Other events for the remainder of this year include a special nod to the 250th anniversary during the Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run on October 18. The top finishers in each of the distances will be awarded with a unique walking stick created by artist Nelson Haas. The stick will celebrate the county and the 250th birthday of the United States.

The Christmas parade will carry the theme of stars and stripes, encouraging participants to think in terms of candy canes when creating floats. A replica of the Liberty Bell will be painted by artist Sarah Jane Daley and depict the dark skies and animals found in the county.

The bell will be unveiled in December and be on display at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center.2026 events include a Cameron County Caring Day in February, the Sinnemahone Paddle in April, the Memorial Day Parade, and an expanded July 4th weekend celebration.

Any event organizers hoping to celebrate can contact Cameron County Commissioner James Moate.