Flags Across Pennsylvania & Flags United
Honoring the American flag. Inspiring service. Connecting communities.
A flag’s journey through every corner of the Commonwealth.
Flags Across Pennsylvania is a statewide initiative conducted in partnership with the Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Association. Beginning February 8, 2026, three American flags—plus one Scouting America flag—began a journey through all 67 counties of the Commonwealth.
Along the way, Scouts have led ceremonial flag presentations, community gatherings, and educational opportunities focused on citizenship, leadership, and service. Thousands of Scouts, volunteers, community leaders, law enforcement professionals, veterans, and patriotic organizations have come together to celebrate our nation’s most recognizable symbol—and the values it represents.
Within the Laurel Highlands Council, Scouts began their portion of the journey on May 15 in Clearfield County—and the flags have since traveled through all 12 counties we serve.
Connecting communities through a shared appreciation for the American flag and the freedoms it represents, our council carried the journey forward toward its culmination at Flag Plaza in Pittsburgh.
More than history—a shared commitment in action.
The American flag represents our shared commitment to service, leadership, citizenship, and community. Through this initiative, Scouts aren’t simply learning about these values—they’re putting them into action.
Leading flag ceremonies
Serving as community ambassadors
Learning the flag’s history
Building connections with veterans & leaders
Demonstrating Scouting through service
Across Pennsylvania, one community at a time.
The statewide journey begins
Three American flags and one Scouting America flag set out to travel through all 67 counties of the Commonwealth.
Laurel Highlands Council portion begins
Scouts launch our region’s leg of the journey in Clearfield County.
Flags travel through LHC communities
The flags make their way through all 12 counties served by the Laurel Highlands Council.
Flags Across Pennsylvania culmination ceremonies
Units across the council gather to celebrate the completion of this historic journey.
Flag Plaza Scout Center, Pittsburgh
Flags Across Pennsylvania joins the National Flag Foundation’s Flag Sojourn for a single, statewide celebration.
Onward to Harrisburg & Washington, D.C.
The flags continue toward their final historic resting places as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.
Follow the flags county by county.
The journey belongs to all of us.
Photos submitted by Scouts, volunteers, community partners, and supporters from across Pennsylvania.
Be part of the culmination.
Flag Day Observance
Scouting units throughout the Laurel Highlands Council are invited to participate in local Flag Day observances and help celebrate the completion of this historic journey.
Register Your UnitFlags United
Flags United brings together two remarkable patriotic initiatives—Flags Across Pennsylvania and the National Flag Foundation’s Flag Sojourn. The event will feature:
- Scouts from across the region
- Representatives from the PA Sheriffs’ Association
- The National Flag Foundation
- 250 American Legion Riders
- Community leaders & patriotic organizations