Pennsylvania HR599 designates November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" and recognizes York, York County, for its historical significance.
Pennsylvania HR599 designates November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" in Pennsylvania. This day marks the 249th anniversary of the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in York, York County. The resolution recognizes the City of York, York County, for its significant role in the American Revolution. The Continental Congress met in York, York County, from September 30, 1777, to June 27, 1778, during a critical period of the revolution. The Articles of Confederation, which united the 13 colonies as one nation, were adopted in the York County Courthouse on November 15, 1777.
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