Great Bridge Battlefield &
Waterways History Foundation
P.O. Box 15425
Chesapeake, VA 23328
Lin J. Olsen
Executive Director linolsen@gbbattlefield.org
Cindy Mulkey
Development Assistant cindy@gbbattlefield.org
Contact the Office
Email: info@gbbattlefield.org
Phone: 757.482.4480
On the Web www.gbbattlefield.org
Find us on Facebook
“Battlefield Historic Park”
Time is running short! With the Historic Park open, the GBB&WHF is now focusing on our final fundraising efforts for the Visitor Center. Your support is crucial at this time.
 In-Kind Support  Capital  Campaign Donation  Volunteer  Endowment
To make your contribution online, please visit www.gbbattlefield.org and click on ‘Giving’. If you would like to offer in-kind support as numerous donors have already graciously done, please call our office at 757.482.4480.
Board of Trustees
Rebecca Adams
Lee Baynor
Harry Blevins
Valerie Brown
Jean Carideo
Bobby Clifton
Mark Compton
John Cosgrove
John Cross
Lee Curling
Jane Gaffney
Rosie Garrett
Lillie Gilbert
Spencer Hull
Elaine Hutto
Timothy Kerr
Garnett Lane
Stacy Long
Wayne Pittman
George Ramsey
Debbie Ritter
James A. Roy
Stuart Smith
Olivia Trombino
William E. Ward
Gladys A. Wilfore
Steven Wright
Gary Zaugg
Board of Advisors
Steve Best
James Canterbury
Robert Creekmore, Jr.
John deTriquet
Larry Floyd
Betsy Fowler
Dawn Glynn
Charles Hackworth, II
Matt Hogendobler
Phillip Infantino, III
Raymond Jones
Molly Kerr
Sam Leary
Penny Leary-Smith
Peggy Haile McPhillips
Thomas L. Mercer, Sr.
Brent Nielson
Lil Oman
Michael Ornoff
Michael Perez
Teresa Peters
Ron Phelps
Bryan Plumlee
Carl Pope, Jr.
Becky Poulliot
Patricia L. Powers
Mark Shea
Helen Spruill
Kenneth Stuart
Tom Whetstone
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Date: February 9, 2013
Time:
Location:
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Domes Audio Video Environments
724 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Ticket Price: $50 Tasting Ticket / $30 Non-Tasting Ticket
Our Annual Valentine’s Wine Tasting is coming up in less than a month! This event will be one to remember with heavy hors d’oeuvres featuring Rev Guill of Traditions
Catering, a variety of domestic & imported wines provided by Let’s Talk Wine and Williamsburg Winery,
“Wine 101” presented by Ian of Let’s Talk Wine, a silent auction, free valet service, and much more.
Valentine’s Wine Tasting
Domes Audio Video
Environments, Virginia Beach
February 9, 2013
Spring Fling Dinner
Springhill Suites, Chesapeake
April 27, 2013
Have you purchased your tickets yet? If not, you can order tickets by calling the office at 757.482.4480.
Patriot’s Challenge
Golf Tournament
Greenbrier Country Club
Chesapeake
June 17, 2013
Become a year-long sponsor, enjoy tickets to Foundation events, and be featured in all event materials!
Annual sponsorship levels include: Bridge Sponsor -
$7,500; Causeway Sponsor - $5,000; Breastworks Sponsor - $2,500; and Friend of the Foundation Sponsor - $1,775.
Sponsorships can be customized to accommodate individual groups, families, or businesses. Please contact Lin
Olsen at 757-482-4480 or visit www.gbbattlefield.org for details.
4 th Annual Waterways Heritage
Festival **
Lock Park & Battlefield Park
Chesapeake
October 12 & 13, 2013
Evening with Colonial
Williamsburg’s Patrick Henry
Chesapeake
December 6, 2013
Mark your calendar for the Foundation’s Annual
Spring Fling Dinner on April 27, 2013. This year’s speaker will be professional historian Ruth
Doumlele, author of “The Randolph Women and
Their Men,” bringing pre- and post-Revolutionary
American history alive. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the dinner.
19 th Annual Battle of Great
Bridge Reenactment **
116 Callison Drive, Chesapeake
December 7 & 8, 2013
** 50th Anniversary
Signature Event

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation organized a Motorcycle Poker Run December 9, 2012, to benefit the Hampton Roads Toys for Tots. Historic Battlefield Park was one of their stops along the Run that started in Virginia Beach and ended in Portsmouth. The event was a huge success, and we were happy to be a part of it. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised and gathered over $6,000 in toys from this event, which were distributed to over 20,000 children and 8,000 families in the Hampton Roads area.
The Foundation’s exciting Docent Program is expanding and currently meets three to four times a year focusing on continued education. February’s special speaker, Mr.
Norman Fuss, portrays a British engineer in the King's Army in America. He is very knowledgeable in the British perspective of the battle; although, Norman is also a Reenactor for the 7th Virginia Regiment. Barbie, his wife, will also be joining the meeting to speak of the female perspective of colonial lifestyle. If you are interested in joining our Docent Program or scheduling your own free VIP Tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents, please email info@gbbattlefield.org or call the office at 757.482.4480.
Pictured below is Mike Johnson and Allen Mordica, our cannon experts, giving demonstrations throughout the
Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment weekend. Look for them at Battlefield Park during this year’s 4 th Annual
Waterways Heritage Festival and 19 th Annual Battle of
Great Bridge Reenactment weekends.
Allen and Mike have been busy creating a replica of a cannon used in the
Battle of Great Bridge to be on display in our Battlefield
Park. If that wasn’t exciting enough, they videotaped their cannon-making adventure.
To view their video, please visit us on Facebook or online at www.gbbattlefield.org
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The City of Chesapeake celebrates its 50 th Anniversary this year. The Foundation is honored to be included in 2 of the 50 th Anniversary Signature Events. The 4 th Annual
Waterways Heritage Festival (October 12 & 13, 2013) and the 19 th Annual Battle of Great
Bridge Reenactment (December 7 & 8, 2013) have both been selected as one of the “50
Events Celebrating 50 Years!” Pictured to the left is the City of Chesapeake’s 50 th
Anniversary Commemorative Coin. There were only two coins designed, one is dedicated to the Battle of Great Bridge and on the back is as follows: In this vicinity in 1775, was the southern end of a causeway, with bridges, by which the swamp and stream were cross the swamp on December 9, 1775 they were cut to pieces by the fire of the Riflemen. This defeat forced
Dunmore to evacuate Norfolk.
To purchase your special commemorative coin for $15.75, please contact the foundation office today at 757.482.4480, info@gbbattlefield.org, or www.gbbattlefield.org.
Want to volunteer but not sure how? We need volunteers to help maintain our Historic Battlefield Park. There is no special training required, just the desire to help! Groups of all sizes are welcome, and dates and times are flexible.
Please contact the office at 757.482.4480 or info@gbbattlefield.org for more information.
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The 18 th Annual Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment was held
December 1 and 2, 2012, at the old fire station, 116 Callison Drive in Chesapeake.
The weekend festivities began with the DAR and SAR Battle of Great Bridge Celebration 2012 at Battlefield Park. Members of the SAR traveled far and wide and generously presented the
Foundation with a $10,000 check during this memorable event. Their presence truly made the day special and highlighted the historical significance of the Battle of Great Bridge and our cause. Pictured to the right is Charles Murla as he entertained guests of the Celebration with his colonial music. A special thanks to our Mayor Alan Krasnoff for presenting both the DAR and
SAR with a proclamation and to our City of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation department that makes this event possible. The 18 th Annual Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment itself was spectacular as usual. There were military encampments, period sutlers, colonial crafts and music, children’s activities, and a colonial fashion show.
The Elizabeth River Project hosted its Annual Recognition Luncheon at which they presented awards to businesses and organizations that have documented significant results in wildlife habitat enhancement and/or pollution prevention. The Foundation advanced this year from Commitment
Level to Achievement Level; recognized specifically for adding almost 5,000 native trees and shrubs to Battlefield Park, including 900 square feet of permeable paving that allows rain to soak in at the parking lot rather than causing runoff, using recycled material for benches and picnic tables, and more. We thank the Elizabeth River Project and are proud to be a River Star and part of such a worthwhile project.
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With a one-time contribution of $1,000 you will receive:
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Free, unlimited Visitor Center admission
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Discount in Visitor Center gift shop
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Discount for lectures and selected ticketed events
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Patriot newsletter delivered to your door quarterly
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Email updates with special news and events
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Invitation to exhibit previews
*Lifetime membership benefits are available to all family members living under the same household.
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the historical significance of the Battle of Great Bridge, the
Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal and the Dismal
Swamp Canal.
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