250th

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Ring Bells for Freedom

County-wide ringing of bells

10AM ON JULY 4TH, 2026

Honor 250 Years of Independence with Friends, Neighbors, and Community Leaders (Learn More)

What's Happening

On July 4, 2026, the nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout St. Lawrence County, we will celebrate the journey toward this historic milestone as an opportunity to pause and reflect on America’s past, and we will honor the contributions of all Americans as we look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

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Commemorative 250th Bells

Ring for Freedom in STLC!

Be part of a historical moment as communities across St. Lawrence County ring bells together at 10:00 a.m. on July 4th to celebrate America’s 250th. Step outside and join in from wherever you are, or connect with a local event to ring alongside friends and neighbors. Share your experience on social media with #STLC250.

Commemorative 250th St. Lawrence County Bells ON SALE NOW

Special St. Lawrence County commemorative bells in observation of this special anniversary are available for purchase at the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center offices for $5 cash with an additional fee for credit card purchases.

AVAILABLE AT:

Canton Visitor Center - 101 Main St. Canton, NY

Ogdensburg Visitor Center (limited hours - please call ahead) - 318 Ford St. Ogdensburg, NY

Massena Office (limited hours - please call ahead) - 54 Main St. Massena, NY

Other Select Locations

Flat characters "Patriot Pete" and "Loyalist Lori" championing the Open Doors to History program

Open Doors to History

Free Entry & Commemorative Coin Challenge

Be part of a countywide celebration of history with ‘Open Doors to History’ - a special set of free and donation-based public entry days to designated historic places and spaces across St. Lawrence County in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Visit museums, heritage sites, historic buildings, and unique landscapes throughout the county where you can meet local historians, uncover the stories of our founders and influential citizens, admire architecture worthy of Europe, enjoy exclusive giveaways at participating sites, capture photos with historic character cutouts to earn limited edition 250th Commemoration Challenge Coins, and enter for a chance to win great prizes during St. Lawrence’s County’s History Month in October.