Angela Fitterer, Executive Deputy Secretary | Pennsylvania Department Of Education
Pennsylvania participated in a national initiative aimed at commemorating the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's historic ride. This event, known as Two Lights for Tomorrow, encourages the display of two lights as a symbol of reflection on America's past and commitment to a unified future.
As part of this initiative, landmarks, homes, and civic spaces across the nation were illuminated. "Inspired by that original lantern signal," organizers explain, "Two Lights for Tomorrow invited Americans- at home, at visitor centers, at cultural and historical sites, in community spaces, and in government buildings--to display two lights as a collective gesture of reflection and recommitment to a brighter, more unified future."
In Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Capitol building was among the landmarks lit up to join the nationwide tribute. Various states took part in the effort, bringing communities together in this collective celebration of history.
Pennsylvania stands as one of several states participating in this initiative, reflecting on the nation's journey towards independence and a message of unity for the future.
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