During the American Revolutionary War, the Sons of Liberty often convened under the nation's original Liberty Tree in Boston to discuss their opposition to British rule in the colonies. This historic tree became a beacon of hope to colonists and a symbol of American freedom. To stymie these colonists, the British destroyed Boston's Liberty Tree. Suddenly, patriots throughout the 13 colonies began to designate new Liberty Trees. The last known original Liberty Trees was on the campus of Saint John's University in Maryland until it was destroyed by Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Thanks to landscaper Mark Mehnert, who rescued and revived parts of this original tree, direct descendants of this Liberty Tree are thriving and making their way across the nation.

 

Generously sponsored by and in partnership with the Pennsylvania Freemasons, America250PA's Liberty Tree Project includes a certified Liberty Tree planted in each of Pennsylvania's 67 counties beginning in the Fall of 2021 through 2026.

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On Saturday, October 26, 2024 the Berks County Liberty Tree was planted and dedicated at the Berks County Heritage Center - 1102 Red Bridge Rd Reading Pa 19605.