CC250 Flag Makes Its Way Across Chester County
Posted June 25, 2026
The America250PA Chester County Commission acquired official CC250 flags to serve as a symbol of our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary — to fly high throughout Chester County and celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone.
The flags were presented to Chester County's 73 municipalities, as well as historical commissions, institutions, and various landmarks throughout the county.
Additionally, the CC250 Commission held a handful of "Flag Handoff/Ceremony" events, where the flag was presented in a public setting, either at a community event or meeting. These events included:
Oxford Borough
A CC250 flag was presented to the Borough of Oxford during their Sidewalk Sessions First Friday event on June 5 by CC250 Commission Members Mark Slouf and Adam Desch, as well as CCPC's David Blackburn.
Photo 1 — Pictured (left to right): CC250 Commission members Mark Slouf and Adam Desch, Oxford Borough Council Member Robert Ketchem, Oxford Borough Manager Pauline Garcia-Allen, CC250 Commission Member Susan Hamley.
North Coventry Township
On Wednesday, June 8th, CC250 Commission Member Tim Hennessey and CCPC's Matt Edmond and David Blackburn presented North Coventry with a CC250 flag at the start of their Board of Supervisors meeting.
Photo 2 — Pictured (left to right): Township Manager Erica Batdorf, CCPC Heritage Preservation Coordinator David Blackburn, CC250 Commission Member Tim Hennessey.
Tredyffrin Township
On June 15, a CC250 flag was presented to Tredyffrin Township at the start of their Board of Supervisors Meeting. CC250's Chair Michelle Kichline and Member Rob Williams presented the flag to Township staff and supervisors, accompanied by CCPC's David Blackburn.
Photo 3 — Pictured (left to right): Rob Wiliams, CC250 Commissioner; Michelle Kichline, CC250 Commission Chair; Eamon Brazunas, Tredyffrin Supervisor; Hans van Mol, Tredyffrin Supervisor; Julie Gosse, Tredyffrin Supervisor; KS Bhaskar, Tredyffrin Supervisor; Carlotta Johnston-Pugh, Tredyffrin Supervisor; Sharon Humble, Tredyffrin Supervisor.
Valley Township
A CC250 flag was presented to Valley Township at the start of their Board of Supervisors Meeting on June 16 by CC250 Commission Member Colin Hanna and CCPC's Matt Edmond.
Photo 4 — Pictured (left to right): Board of Supervisors Member Sharon Yates, Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Casey Leidy, CC250 Commission Member Colin Hanna, Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Patrice Proctor, and Board of Supervisors Member Linda Baugher.
Kennett Square Borough
A CC250 flag was presented to Kennett Square Borough on June 18 as part of their Third Thursday event. The flag was handed off by CC250 Commission Members MaryFrances McGarrity and Susan Hamley, and CCPC's Matt Edmond.
Photo 5 — Pictured (left to right): American Legion Members Gary Spegal, Vicki Dash-Slesinski, and Cindy Abbadini, Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick, U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan, Kennett Square Council President Bob Norris, CC250 Commission Members MaryFrances McGarrity and Susan Hamley, State Representative Christina Sappey, Kennett Collaborative Executive Director Daniel Embree, and American Legion Member Lance Layton
Pocopson Township/Barnard Station
On Sunday, June 21, a CC250 flag was presented to Pocopson Township during their Dare to Declare and Open House celebration at Barnard Station. The flag was handed off by CC250 Commission Member Mark Slouf, as well as CCPC's Jeannine Speirs.
Photo 6 — Pictured (left to right): Vice Chairperson Sandra Retzlaff, Supervisor Barney Leonard, Chairperson Elaine DiMonte, CCPC Senior Community Planner Jeannine Speirs, and CC250 Commission Member Mark Slouf.
A flag handoff will take place at West Chester's Borough Hall, 401 East Gay Street, on July 1, at 9:30 a.m.
Additionally, residential flags will be available for donations of $125 or greater to CC250. Details to come soon on the CC250 website.