The Polish-Americans of the Lehigh Valley will hold the annual Pulaski Commemorative ceremony, open to the public, at 10 a.m. April 26 at the Pulaski monument, Third Street and Brodhead Avenue

The Polish and American flags will be raised. The American flag has been flown over the U.S. Capitol, and will continue to be flown at the memorial site.

General George Washington accepted Count and General Kazimierz (Casimir) Pulaski as a volunteer in the COntinental Army to fight in the Revolutionary War. Pulaski was a hero of the Battle of Brandywine, during which he saved Washington's life.