Heffley Announces Event Honoring Revolutionary War Veterans and America 250

May 27, 2026

HARRISBURG –Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is inviting area residents to join an event he is hosting to remember those who fought for the nation’s independence and help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

Heffley is hosting a Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Program on Sunday, May 31 at 5 p.m. at the Col. Jacob Weiss statue in Lehighton’s Lower Park, which is on North First Street.

“Without the brave actions of the soldiers in the Revolutionary War, we would not enjoy the freedoms we have today,” Heffley said. “I am looking forward to hosting this event and am honored to help remember these heroes from right here in Carbon County, including Col. Weiss, who is buried here.”

The program will feature a color guard from the Lehighton United Veterans Organization. The names of all soldiers from Carbon County, or who are buried in Carbon County, and who served in the Revolutionary War will be read.

The Carbon County America 250 PA Committee is helping to organize the ceremony.

“It would only be appropriate that we recognize the actions of those from Carbon County and their contributions to the Revolutionary War which ultimately led to the founding of our great nation,” Kim Werley, Carbon County America 250 PA advisor, said.

The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Representative Doyle Heffley
122nd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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