The 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge was celebrated this Saturday in Chesapeake, VA. The ceremony was moved to an alternate location, Great Bridge Presbyterian Church because of ongoing construction of the new Visitors' Center which impinged on the site of the monument. The CMM were represented by President Jerry Hubbard. President General Larry Guzy and First Lady Karin Guzy represented the NSSAR, President Mike Elston represented the Virginia SAR, 1st Vice Regent Becky Rodgers represented the Virginia DAR, and President Emily Elston represented the Virginia C.A.R. The City of Chesapeake was represented by Mayor Rick West. Over one hundred people joined in the celebration that marked the victory that preserved Virginia and its resources to the cause of liberty.
Ten members of the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter and three wives attended the ceremony, including three members who participated in the Color Guard, Michael Dennis, Charles Jameson, and Bill Schwetke. We also received our newest member, a dual member from Georgia, President General Larry Guzzy.
This national event was organized and executed jointly by the Norfolk Chapter of the SAR and the Great Bridge Chapter of the DAR. Norfolk Chapter President Ken Hawkins, and Great Bridge Chapter Regent Donna Crisp, shared Master of Ceremonies responsibilities.
The keynote speaker was Phillip Hamilton, PhD., an author and professor of history at Christopher Newport University, who spoke on "From Rebellion to Revolution: Great Bridge and Its Momentous Consequences".
Dr. Hamilton was presented the SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal by the Norfolk Chapter. Also receiving recognition was Caroline Phillips, past regent of the Great Bridge Chapter, DAR, who received one of the first Battle of Great Bridge Medals for her sustained outstanding service over decades in supporting this event.
Approximately thirty wreaths were then presented.and the bagpiper, Chris Pearcy, played the centuries old lament, "Flowers of the Forest". This was to specifically to honor our heroic adversaries who fell in this battle.
Ten members of the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter and three wives attended the ceremony, including three members who participated in the Color Guard, Michael Dennis, Charles Jameson, and Bill Schwetke. We also received our newest member, a dual member from Georgia, President General Larry Guzzy.
This national event was organized and executed jointly by the Norfolk Chapter of the SAR and the Great Bridge Chapter of the DAR. Norfolk Chapter President Ken Hawkins, and Great Bridge Chapter Regent Donna Crisp, shared Master of Ceremonies responsibilities.
The keynote speaker was Phillip Hamilton, PhD., an author and professor of history at Christopher Newport University, who spoke on "From Rebellion to Revolution: Great Bridge and Its Momentous Consequences".
Dr. Hamilton was presented the SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal by the Norfolk Chapter. Also receiving recognition was Caroline Phillips, past regent of the Great Bridge Chapter, DAR, who received one of the first Battle of Great Bridge Medals for her sustained outstanding service over decades in supporting this event.
Approximately thirty wreaths were then presented.and the bagpiper, Chris Pearcy, played the centuries old lament, "Flowers of the Forest". This was to specifically to honor our heroic adversaries who fell in this battle.
CMM at the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge, left to right, Lindsay Schaff, Bill Mutziger, Beverly Alexander, Larry Alexander, Tom Hamill, Charles Jameson, President Jerry Hubbard, President General Larry Guzy, Karin Guzy, Michael Dennis, Cat Schwetke, Bill Schwetke
President General Larry Guzy address the gathering on the importance of remembering our heritage
 Dr. Hamilton speaks on "From Rebellion to Revolution: Great Bridge and Its Momentous Consequences" |  Norfolk Chapter President Ken Hawkins presents Dr. Hamilton the Silver Good Citizenship Medal. |
Bill Schwetke pins the Culpeper Minutemen Battle Flag Pin on the lapel of our newest chapter member, President General Larry Guzy.
 The new Battle of Great Bridge Medal, available for purchase from the Great Bridge Chapter by anyone who has attended a Battle of Great Bridge Ceremony. |
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