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On April 19, 1999 twenty Columbia River Chapter Daughters in colonial dress met at the Richland John Dam Plaza, to plant a tree. The tulip poplar came from one of twelve trees planted in 1785 at Mount Vernon by President Washington that are still alive today. A bronze plaque was place under the tree and is currently maintained by our chapter members.
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On October 22, 2017, Washington State Regent Ms. Julie Pittmann unveiled the new bench at Sunset Memorial Gardens located in the Veterans Plaza honoring "Women Who Serve". The bench was chosen as it symbolizes rest and comfort, which in turn symbolizes women who are and have always been a beacon for rest and comfort. Columbia River Chapter was instrumental in having the bench placed at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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The Daughters of the American Revolution Narcissa Prentice Chapter dedicated a Brass Tablet in 1918 to mark the location of the Fort.
Fort Walla Walla was established in 1856, by Lieutenant Colonel Edward Steptoe, 9th Infantry Regiment. By 1859 permanent military buildings were occupied and a growing civilian community had been established. Fifty -Eight years later, Fort Walla Walla was closed and in 1921, the fort and property was turned over to the Veterans Administration. The Jonathan M Wainright Memorial VA Medical Center, a museum, and a park are built on what was the Fort Walla Walla military reservation. |
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The DAR Insignia is the property of, and is copyrighted by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Photos are courtesy of NSDAR, Chapter archives, and members