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Historic Preservation
George Washington Statue in Waterford, PA
Real Daughter Margaret Hoppock in Lake Side Cemetery in Erie, PA
Published 2021: "Answering the Call..." Erie Co in WWII
Reed Family Cradle Graves clean/plant, Erie Cemetery
National Award Winning Chapter Project led by Mary Jane Koenig, Honorary Chapter Regent (2016-2022): Cleaning 1,381 headstones of Veterans buried at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' National Cemetery in Erie. Efforts involved over 150 volunteers from the chapter and the community over the course of 3 years, culminating in a candlelight ceremony to honor those buried in the cemetery, which dates to the Civil War. A Catholic priest, Jewish Rabbi, and Protestant Minister blessed the sacred ground on September 8, 2025. The ceremony included a brass band, and the final headstone was cleaned as a violin played "Ashokan Farewell" and an American Legion Color Guard stood at attention with Civil War reenactors. The elegance of a single tealight placed atop each headstone stood as a promise of continued care and reverence for the soldiers and sailors resting eternally in the cemetery.
Education
Presque Isle Chapter supports Education through annual provisions of school supplies to Sarah Reed Children's Center and its St. Anne's Campus. The chapter maintains a project to donate books to St. Anne's to help build their library for children attending the school, from Kindergarten through High School. Education programs include donating supplies to local Women's Shelters and participation in the Hooked on Books Corporate Spelling Bee.
Patriotism
Snacks for Millcreek Police Department in honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Writing Letters of gratitude to Active Duty Service Members Wreaths Across America Folding Pocket Flags for Veterans
250 Years of America - Celebrating the Birth of a Democracy! Winner - Best Walking Group, Millcreek Township's Independence Day Parade 2026. Presque Isle Chapter and the Erie Chapter of SAR dressed in Colonial costume, rode in patriotic-themed convertibles, handed out over 600 American Flags, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance for Parade Judges.
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