Virginia Beach VA250 Committee
An appointed body that focuses on facilitating Virginia Beach’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the ongoing work to achieve those ideals and ideas.
Meeting Notification
The Nov. 13 meeting of the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee has been canceled.
Virginia Beach VA250 Committee
Three or more members of the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee may be attending the Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing event on Nov.15 and 16 and may discuss Committee business.
The Virginia Beach VA250 Committee was established by the City Council in 2023 to commemorate the local events and achievements associated with the American Revolution 250 years ago. It is made up of 16 members, appointed by Council, who are serving a three-year term.
The goal of the Committee shall be to commemorate the local events and achievements, large and small, that occurred in Virginia Beach 250 years ago and during all times by all people, that embody the ideals and ideas of the “American Experiment” and declared as essential truths and unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence.
The Virginia Beach VA250 Committee is supported by Planning and Community Development.
Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing 250th Anniversary Commemoration
Background
On Nov. 15, 1775, local Patriot militia engaged British troops under Virginia Royal Governor Lord Dunmore in a brief skirmish near the crossroads at Kemp’s Landing (current day Kempsville). The first Patriots to fall on Virginia soil during the Revolutionary War fell here during the skirmish. Afterward, Dunmore set up his temporary headquarters in Kemp’s Landing and issued a proclamation offering freedom to enslaved persons who would come and fight on the side of the British crown.
Nov. 15 and 16 Reenactment Events
The Virginia Beach VA250 Committee is sponsoring a reenactment of these events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Kemp’s Landing skirmish. The event is free and open to the public. Visit VA250 Virginia Beach for additional information.
Meeting Information
General meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in Conference Room 110 at the Department of Planning & Community Development, Building 3, 2403 Courthouse Drive. The public is welcome to attend.
To sign up to speak on any agenda item, contact Mark Reed at least 30 minutes before the meeting time: mreed@vbgov.com or (757) 385-8573.
Agendas & Minutes
- January 18: Agenda | Minutes
- February 8: Agenda | Minutes
- March 14: Agenda | Minutes
- April 11: Agenda | Minutes
- May 9: Agenda | Minutes
- June 13: Agenda | Minutes
- July: Canceled
- August 8: Agenda | Minutes
- September 12: Agenda | Minutes
- October 10: Agenda | Minutes
- November 14: Agenda | Minutes
- December 12: Agenda | Minutes
Virginia Beach VA250 Committee Members
Name
Title
Term Begins
Term Ends
Name
James B. Wood
Title
Chair
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Christi Lyons
Title
Vice Chair
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Christopher J. Pieczynski
Title
Vice Chair
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Roberta (Bobbie) H. Gribble
Title
Secretary
Term Begins
March 5, 2024
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Charles D. Ball
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Suzanne Camden
Title
Member
Term Begins
June 3, 2025
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Linda Carrington
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Alpheus J. Chewning
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
William E. Curtis
Title
Member
Term Begins
Aug. 19, 2025
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Robert H. Dozier
Title
Member
Term Begins
Dec. 5, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Sharon R. Felton
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Patrick H. Hannum
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2024
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Kevin J. Kattwinkel
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Lee Lockamy
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 17, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Ellen Becky Perry Livas
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026
Name
Michael J. Winner
Title
Member
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
July 4, 2026