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of the U.S. Army for World War I,
and its current status as the center Civil War walking tour of Historic
of logistical sustainment for the
U.S. Army. Point of Rocks
The exhibit contains war
CHESTERFIELD - A walking
posters meant were to mobilize tour of Point of Rocks will illuminate command of General Benjamin Butler
the country to either join the the unique history surrounding this in May of 1864 that became known as
the Bermuda Hundred Campaign.
Army or support the war effort historic site. Learn about the military
as civilians. The Fort Lee operation of the Union Army under the
exhibit will be on display in CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
the Historic 1892 Jail museum
until November 2018, as
part of Chesterfield County’s
commemoration efforts for World
War I and the impact it had upon
the county. The purpose of the 11400 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
ATTENDING THE RIBBON CUTTING, FROM LEFT: exhibit is to draw attention to the Chester, Va.
LOU LASSITER, DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, importance of the creation for 748-5635
COMMAND SGT. MAJ. GABRIEL HARVEY; BRIG.
11400 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
GEN. DAVID WILSON; JIM HOLLAND, DALE DISTRICT Camp Lee as a major training KIDS SUMMER
Chester Va.
SUPERVISOR; AND DOROTHY JAECKLE, BERMUDA post that equipped and prepared SPECIAL
748-5635

DISTRICT SUPERVISOR AND BOARD CHAIR; WITH troops for fighting in France in
(Ages 5-16)
JAECKLE’S GRANDDAUGHTER, MALLORY CLARK. Kids Summer Special 11310 Ironbridge Road
WWI. The jail is located at 6819
(Ages 5-16)
Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield Monday, Thursday, Friday Chester, VA 23831
Monday, Thursday, Friday 1 to 6pm.
1 to 6 p.m.
The Fort Lee Centennial Exhibit, County Government Complex. Bowl 2 games and shoes 804-796-7539
Mobilizing for War, is officially open in Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to Bowl 2 games and shoes
for just $6.

for just $6
Chesterfield County at the Historic 1892 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1 – September 3 Lunch & Dinner Buffet available daily!
Weekly Specials & Full Menu.

Jail. This exhibit commemorates the A $1 donation is suggested. For more June 1 thru Sep. 3 Full Service & Carry-Out Catering!
establishment of Camp Lee (later Fort information, call 768-7311 or visit www. www.brocksbbq.com
Lee) as part of the mobilization efforts chesterfieldhistory.com. Bring your Kids Bowling.
Camp Pocahontas II
Chester
VILLAGE

July 10 - 14

(ages 6 – 10) EVERY SATURDAY
Explore the environment and life of Pocahontas and the 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
culture of the Powhatan people at Henricus.
Registration required by July 6 by calling 804-318-8797 11801 Centre St | Chester Village
$200/Henricus Patrons $185
Presented by the Chester Community Association
and community partners
HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK
251 Henricus Park Road • Chester
(804) 748-1611 • www.henricus.org

Village News
Keep History Alive. Experience Henricus.

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