Joseph Warren Museum in the Works

The committee that is overseeing the plans to create a museum commemorating the life of Joseph Warren – the 18th century physician for whom Warren County was named – recently met to continue their review of design features for the museum.

Without Joseph Warren’s contributions to American history, there would be no Warren County! Warren County Historical Society wants to share Warren’s story with residents and visitors alike by creating a museum that would sit on Warren County property in Queensbury.

Warren, a physician, served as president of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, which was established by the colonists after the British disbanded the colonial legislature, and was a leader of the Sons of Liberty. He was killed June 17th, 1775, while fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts.

Representatives of Warren County Historical Society are proposing transforming a vacant home owned by Warren County next to Historical Society Headquarters on Gurney Lane into a Visitor Center and Museum using memorabilia from Warren’s life.

This museum would include a collection of Joseph Warren memorabilia and art… The building will be redesigned to resemble Joseph Warren’s birth home, during a five-year development project.

Warren County was created in 1813, and named in Joseph’s honor. The goal is to have the project completed by 2025, which is Warren County’s 250th birthday.