The General Joseph Warren Chapter celebrated their 90th Anniversary in 2001. Plans are being made for the 100th Anniversary in 2011. The chapter was established in 1911 in Warren, Pennsylvania. The chapter was named for General Joseph Warren, a Revolutionary War Soldier who was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill. The chapter was formally organized on February 22, 1911, and there were 66 charter members. The first noted undertaking was the dedicating and beautifying of Crescent Park in Warren. "In addition to beautifying the park with flowers and shrubs they erected a fountain and steps down to the river, boulders with bronze plates, one dedicated to the memory of General William Irvine, and one to honor the early settlers of Warren." Park development became a regular part of the chapter's work and continues today. Other activities of the early years were collecting names of soldiers and sailors for the honor roll of World War I. In 1938 a monument was erected to honor the veterans of the Spanish American War as a tribute to Mrs. Cinderella Walker, who was one of the early founders of the chapter and the first Regent. Boulders with plaques were placed in Washington Park and Morck's Park in co-operation with other lineage societies located in picturesque Warren, Warren County Pennsylvania 16365.
Meetings of the General Joseph Warren Chapter
There are 5 meetings a year from September to July.
September 14, 2009, Luncheon 12:30
October 12, 2009, Honor Our Veterans Luncheon 12:30
December 3, 2009, Joint Christmas Luncheon with DAC 12:30
May 2010, Luncheon
July 2010, Annual Picnic
The chapter has been planting trees in Crescent Park in honor of DAR "Good Citizen" nominees from the various high schools in the area. The chapter originally planted 13 oak trees for the 13 original colonies in the park back in 1911. Chapter members are Liz Brown, Judi Wilson, and Heather Koech planting the tree. The chapter will continue the project on a yearly basis to help restore the trees in the park.
