The Bells Across Pennsylvania initiative celebrates the United States’s 250th Anniversary. This project, led by America250PA, places unique, artist-designed replicas of the Liberty Bell in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania. Signature projects like America250PA's Bells Across PA have created lasting symbols of resolve, resilience, unity, and liberty.
Created by artist Kathy Trexel Reed, with the papercutting technique, the bell can be viewed at the Somerset County Annex Office Building, 300 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501.
A textured fabric collage created by artist James Mochnsky in collaboration with Touchstone Center for Crafts, the piece is displayed at the Fayette County Courthouse, Uniontown PA.
“MORE Energy in Westmoreland: Powering our Past, Energizing our Future” was painted by artist Stacey Pydynkowski and is a panoramic landscape painting that can be found at The Westmoreland Heritage Trail Roberts Trailhead, Rt. 22 Murrysville PA.
“There’s MORE in Westmoreland,” a glass mosaic by artist Mandy Sirofchuck, is shown at the top of this page. See it in the sculpture garden at the front door of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, located at 221 N. Main St., Greensburg, PA.
While the Laurel Highlands hold a special place in America’s story, they are also part of a nationwide movement honoring 250 years of independence, innovation, and resilience.
Together with partners across Pennsylvania and the United States, we’re celebrating the rich history that shaped our region, the communities that define it, and the future we continue to build…
