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24-hour Sign In (Installation Operations Center).. 734-1584 Army Lodging ....................................................... 733-4100 Housing Office...................................................... 765-1597 Civilian Personnel Assistance Center ..................... 765-4580 Permanent Party In-processing (Enlisted) .............. 734-7089 Permanent Party In-processing (Officer) ............... 734-7751 Students of ALU ................................................... 765-8440 Students of QM, Trans, Paralegal Schools............. 734-7626 Students of OD School ......................................... 765-9289 Students of 82nd Special Troops Battalion .............. 734-6254 Air Force 345th Training Squadron........................ 765-1265 Naval Detachment ................................................ 734-2977 Marine Corps Detachment.................................... 734-7487
SECURITY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS Emergencies (Fire, Police, Medical) .................................911 Sexual Assault Hotline........................................... 894-0029 Domestic Abuse Hotline ....................................... 479-6775 Military Police Desk.............................................. 734-7400
Kenner Army Health Clinic Appointments ............................................(866) 533-5242 Nurse Advice After-Hours ..........(877) 874-2273, option 1 Army Wellness Center ........................................ 734-9925 Dental Appointments ............................................ 734-9607 Army Emergency Relief ......................................... 765-7636
DINING LOCATIONS Action City Grill ..........................TenStrike Bowling Center Arby’s ........................................................... Main Exchange Birds Nest Snack Bar........................... Cardinal Golf Course Burger King ................................................ Mahone Avenue Charley’s Steakery ........................................ Main Exchange Einstein Bagels ............................. Army Logistics University Froots...........................................................................PXtra Pizza Hut .....................................................................PXtra Panda Express .............................................. Main Exchange Popeyes ..................................................................... Express Qdoba .......................................................... Main Exchange Starbucks...................................................... Main Exchange Subway................................................ Main Exchange/ALU Sustainers’ Pub ............................................... Army Lodging
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FIND IT FAST Active Duty Clinic ...................... Page 11 ............. 734-9057 American Red Cross .................... Page 22 ............. 734-6371 Army Community Service ........... Page 18 ............. 734-6388 Army Lodging (IHG Hotel) ........ Page 9 ............... 733-4100 Army Wellness Center................. Page 12 ............. 734-9925 Behavioral Health........................ Page 11 ............. 734-9623 Bowling Center (TenStrike) ........ Page 24 ............. 734-6860 Chaplains .................................... Page 17 ............. 734-6494 Child and Youth Services ............ Page 15 ............. 765-3852 Client Services (Legal) Office ...... Page 14 ............. 765-1500 Commissary ................................ Page 29 ............. 765-1036 Dental Clinic .............................. Page 12 ............. 734-9607 DMV .......................................... Page 22 ............. 861-3960 Education Center ........................ Page 19 ............. 765-3570 Equal Employment Opportunity Page 20 ............. 734-6835 Equal Opportunity (Military) ..... Page 21 ............. 734-6601 Family Housing (Hunt) .............. Page 9 ............... 733-1558 Family Medicine Clinic ............... Page 11 ............. 734-9993 Fitness Centers ............................ Page 25 ............. 765-3070 Golf Course ................................ Page 24 ............. 734-2899 Housing Office............................ Page 9 ............... 765-1597 ID Cards (DEERS) ..................... Page 20 ............. 734-7347 Installation Operations Center .... Page 20 ............. 734-1584 Kenner Army Health Clinic ........ Page 11 ............. 734-9000
Library ........................................ Page 25 ............. 765-8095 Military Clothing Sales................ Page 30 ............. 862-3763 Military Exchange ....................... Page 29 ............. 861-5970 Military Pay ................................ Page 21 ............. 765-7939 Military Police Desk .................... Page 10 ............. 734-7400 Pediatric Clinic ........................... Page 12 ............. 734-9125 Pharmacy .................................... Page 12 ............. 734-9137 Post Office .................................. Page 22 ............. 861-0539 Public Affairs, Garrison ............... Page 21 ............. 734-7451 PXtra (Troop Store) .................... Page 30 ............. 862-3763 Retirement Services ..................... Page 21 ............. 734-6555 Safety Office ................................ Page 21 ............. 765-3132 School Liaison Services ................ Page 16 ............. 765-3817 Service Station/Shoppette ............ Page 30 ............. 861-8081 Tax Center (Jan - May) ............... Page 14 ............. 734-5732 Taxi (On-Post, Official Business) .. ....................... 765-8294 Thrift Shop.................................. Page 30 ............. 765-3312 Transition Assistance Services...... Page 21 ............. 734-6612 Transportation Inbound.............. Page 9 ............... 734-4449 Transportation Outbound........... Page 9 ............... 734-4187 USO ........................................... Page 22 ............. 765-3045 Visitor Control Center ................ Page 7 ............... 734-5053 Veterinary Services ...................... Page 13 ............. 734-2446 Weapons Registration ................. Page 10 ............. 734-5058
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Fort Lee Installation Access & Safety Settling In First Responders Health Services Community Assistance (Legal Services) Child Care Religious Services Garrison Support Other Support Preserving Army History Family and MWR Shops and Dining Fort Lee Map Local Business Directory Local Area Information Chesterfield County Colonial Heights Dinwiddie County Hopewell Petersburg Prince George County Visit Fort Lee
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Published by Gatehouse Media Virginia Holdings Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Lee. This Unofficial Guide is an authorized publication for members of the Fort Lee community. Contents of the Guide are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, or Fort Lee. The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Contractor of the firms, products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser shall result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Editorial content prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office at Fort Lee. Š 2018
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WELCOME TO FORT LEE HOME OF ARMY SUSTAINMENT Whether your visit is temporary or long term, we hope you will enjoy all that our installation and the local area have to offer. Fort Lee is situated alongside the Tri-Cities of Virginia – Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell – as well as the counties of Chesterfield, Prince George and Dinwiddie. The Army garrison shares many similarities with its neighbors. It is a diverse community comprised of service members and civilian personnel, as well as a home to hundreds of military families who reside in its housing areas. Over the past 12 years, Fort Lee experienced enormous growth, mostly as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure decisions and the installation’s designation as the Army Sustainment Center of Excellence — a focused training base for military supply, subsistence, maintenance, munitions, transportation and more. Those decisions sparked a massive base modernization mission with a budget of more than $1.2 billion. In addition to new training facilities, administrative areas, dining facilities and barracks, Fort Lee has grown and improved its many support facilities and services for military families. Fort Lee has witnessed significant change to its population as well; much of it due to the convergence of military organizations from other parts of the nation. In addition to the Combined Arms Support Command, Team Lee now consists of the Army Logistics University, the U.S. Army Ordnance School, the U.S. Army Quartermaster School and the U.S. Army Transportation School. Its tenants include
the headquarters of the Defense Commissary Agency, Kenner Army Health Clinic, a Military Entrance Processing Station, the Defense Contract Management Agency and several support activities specializing in contracting, automated supply systems and property management. Fort Lee supports around 29,000 people on post and just over 64,400 off post, including personnel from all branches of the military service, their families, government civilians and contractors, military retirees and reservists. Furthermore, as many as 70,000 troops will pass through Fort Lee’s classrooms each year, making it the thirdlargest training site in the Army. These are the most significant statistics of all … Fort Lee recognizes its tremendous responsibility and the privilege to provide the most comprehensive training and quality of life services possible for the members of the military family who will pass through its gates. On a final note, the installation command team asks all Fort Lee visitors to exercise caution as they travel throughout the post. Slow down, especially around any marching troop formations, construction sites and housing areas. Be aware also that the installation prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle as a safety precaution and in compliance with DOD regulations. Fort Lee welcomes you. We hope you will find your visit, your training or your assignment rewarding. We’re proud to say you’re a member of “Team Lee.”
FAST FACTS TOTAL LAND ACREAGE: 5,907 MILES OF PAVED ROAD: 119 MILES OF UNPAVED ROAD: 76 ACTIVE BUILDINGS: 475 TRAINING AREAS: 27 TRAINING RANGES: 9 TROOP HOUSING SPACES: 7,472 (TRAINEES/OTHERS) 892 (PERMANENT PARTY) FAMILY HOUSING UNITS: 1,469
Hazardous Weather guide
Fort Lee is susceptible to catastrophic weather events such as tornadoes, hurricanes and heavy snow storms. As a force protection measure, the command encourages a concerted effort among Team Lee members for emergency preparedness. To assist with that goal, a hazardous weather guide is available at https://home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/hazardous-weather-guide. 6
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INSTALLATION ACCESS & SAFETY
GATE HOURS
NOTE: The following hours are subject to change. Visit home.army. mil/lee/index.php/about/visitor-information for the latest update.
LEE AVENUE: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays; 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends and holidays
MAHONE AVENUE: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends, closed holidays A AVENUE: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays; closed weekends and holidays-
Visitor Control Center, adjacent to Lee Avenue Gate, with a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license) to receive an initial background check. Once approved and entered into the system, those individuals can present their ID at the gate to gain access as normal. It is recommended that non-DOD identification cardholders review the information provided at home.army.mil/lee/index. php/my-fort-lee/all-services/installation-access for specifics. All vehicles are subject to inspection by security personnel.
SHOP ROAD: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays (commercial vehicles only); TRANSPORTATION
closed weekends and holidays SISISKY BOULEVARD: Always open JACKSON CIRCLE: Open 24 hours to residents and authorized guests.
TAXI SERVICE
TEMPLE AVENUE (ORDNANCE CAMPUS): 4:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. weekdays (access limited to official personnel working on or visiting the Ordnance Campus); closed weekends and holidays
Marshall Cab is the only commercial taxi company authorized to operate on Fort Lee, providing transportation around post and out into the surrounding communities. To request services, call dispatch at (804) 458-3325. Other taxi companies may deliver and pick up customers on Fort Lee by request, but may not solicit fares on post.
VISITOR CONTROL CENTER
BUS SERVICE
500 Lee Avenue Building 5228 Phone: (804) 734-5053 Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily Fort Lee conducts ID checks for every individual, age 18 or older, entering post. Anyone coming to the installation FOR THE FIRST TIME who does not have a federal identification card must go to the
Regional bus service is provided by Greyhound Trailways at the terminal in Petersburg (108 E. Washington St.). Call toll free at (800) 872-7245 or local at (804) 732-2905. The Petersburg Area Transit operates on Fort Lee, providing services to and from the installation to Petersburg with connections to the surrounding communities. Pick-up location is outside the PXtra on Mahone Avenue. FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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INSTALLATION ACCESS & SAFETY RAIL SERVICE
Regional and national rail service is provided by AMTRAK. The station is at 3516 South St., Petersburg. Ticket office hours are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.amtrak.com.
RUNNING ROUTE RESTRICTIONS
Fort Lee has established official physical training routes from 5 to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. During this time, traffic is prohibited on Shop Road from 11th to 19th Streets and on B Avenue from Sisisky Boulevard to 38th Street. Traffic also is prohibited on the Ordnance Campus Bridge from 5-7 a.m. Prohibited routes are marked with cones and signage during physical training hours. Violators will be cited by the Fort Lee Police. The policy is available at home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/policies-andregulations.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
The pedestrian right-of-way law is not a guarantee that a vehicle will stop. Furthermore, drivers may have difficulty seeing joggers and walkers in the early morning and late afternoon, or during adverse weather conditions. To increase visibility between dusk and dawn, all persons are required to wear reflective clothing or a reflective belt. If sidewalks are unavailable, pedestrians should face traffic while walking on the side of the road. When crossing the street, use designated sidewalks. The use of headphones and earbuds while walking, jogging, skating or bicycling on or adjacent to roadways on Army installations is prohibited. While using Fort Lee’s tracks, reflective clothing is not required and headphones are permitted.
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MOTORCYCLE REQUIREMENTS
All personnel operating a motorcycle, moped or scooter on the installation will wear a properly fastened Department of Transportation or SNELL Foundation-approved motorcycle helmet with face shield or goggles. Other requirements include full-fingered gloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirt and leather boots or over-the-ankle shoes. The policy is available at home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/policiesand-regulations. Motorcycle safety classes are offered free of charge to active-duty military personnel. For class registration, visit https://imc.army.mil/airs (CAC required) or call (804) 765-3127.
SPEED LIMITS
The speed limit in Fort Lee housing areas is 15 mph. All other roads are 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Speed limits are enforced using radar, especially in the housing areas. Individuals cited for a moving violation will receive a U.S. Violation Notice, requiring either the payment of fine or appearance in Magistrate Court. Additionally, Fort Lee police have the option of issuing an Armed Forces Traffic Ticket. On-post driving privileges can be suspended or revoked if multiple violations are issued to a single driver during a given time. Use of handheld devices is prohibited while operating a vehicle on Fort Lee. This ban includes text messaging. Hands-free devices for cellphones are authorized. Virginia also bans texting and driving. Violations are a primary offense, and drivers may be subjected to fines.
SETTLING IN MILITARY IN-PROCESSING
Building 3400 1401 B Avenue Phone: (804) 734-7089/7751 home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-humanresources Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All permanent party Soldiers should first report to the Soldier Support Center. Military students must first report to their new unit. Instructions are available at home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-human-resources/military-personnel-division/personnelservices-branch/service-members-reporting-duty. Other services, Army recruiters and MEPS cadre should contact their gaining units for specific instructions. After hours, Soldiers should sign-in to receive instructions from the Installation Operations Center, Building 1107. Phone: (804) 734-1584.
IHG ARMY HOTELS AT FORT LEE
2301 Mahone Avenue Toll Free: (877) 711-8326 Phone: (804) 733-4100 Fax: (804) 765-3839 www.IHGarmyhotels.com The IHG Army Hotel at Fort Lee is open 24/7. It provides standard and extended-stay rooms and suites to accommodate advanced course students on temporary duty orders, military families on permanent change of station orders and other installation visitors, whether here for business or leisure travel. Pets are allowed in the lodging facility – with payment of a onetime, non-refundable $75 fee – for up to five days. After that, there is a $7 charge per day. Hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi and the Sustainers’ Pub.
UNACCOMPANIED PERSONNEL HOUSING
Soldier Support Center, Building 3400, Room 101 1401 B Avenue Phone: (804) 734-3977 home.army.mil/lee/index.php/my-fort-lee/all-services/housing-services Unaccompanied personnel in the grades of E-5 and below are housed in the installation’s barracks, Buildings P-8401, P-8408 or P-8150. Geographical bachelor housing availability on the installation is granted on a case-by-case basis. Advanced Individual Training Soldiers must reside on the installation in their unit’s barracks. AIT students should not bring family members with them while stationed at Fort Lee. Questions regarding housing policies should be directed to the schools’ cadre. Barracks 8401 and 8150 provide two-person rooms for grades E-1 through E-4, and single rooms for E-5s. Barracks 8408 consists of 32 modules that house 64 service members – each with their own bedroom and a shared bathroom and common area (kitchen). No pets are allowed in the barracks.
HOUSING SERVICES OFFICE
(Off-post Housing) Soldier Support Center, Building 3400, Room 101 1401 B Avenue Phone: (804) 765-2016/1597 home.army.mil/lee/index.php/my-fort-lee/all-services/housing-services Facebook: Fort Lee Virginia Housing Services Office The Housing Services Office is available to all permanent-party service members, military families and government civilians for assistance during arrival, departure or anywhere in-between. Service members will process through HSO both on arrival and departure from the installation. Furthermore, the HSO can assist PCSing service members looking for housing at their new duty stations. Military members on permissive TDY for house hunting, in conjunction with PCS leave, must report to the HSO on the first day of PTDY to receive a housing stamp and date on the DA 31 Leave Form. If the leave form is not properly stamped and dated by housing, finance will charge regular annual leave instead of PTDY.
ON-POST FAMILY HOUSING HUNT COMPANIES COMMUNITY
1510 Sisisky Boulevard Phone: (804) 733-1558 www.fortleefamilyhousing.com Family housing on post is operated and managed by Hunt Companies. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Fort Lee Family Housing is an amenity-rich military community nestled among tall evergreens and mature trees. It is comprised of new and traditional housing in seven distinct villages that exhibit the personality and rich history of Fort Lee and its surrounding area. Several units on Fort Lee are handicap adaptable for special needs residents. Bedroom composition ranges from two-bedroom to fivebedroom units within the different neighborhoods.
PERSONAL PROPERTY SHIPMENT
Soldier Support Center, Building 3400, Room 119 1401 B Avenue Inbound: (804) 734-4449 Outbound: (804) 734-4187 Fax: (804) 734-4181 Did you know MilitaryOneSource.com offers an easy-touse “Plan My Move” tool? The online resource is packed with information about the tasks relocating individuals and families need to complete in addition to recommendations and checklists for planning, packing or unpacking, inventorying, overseeing the move, and what to do if property is damaged. The site even collects data so it can customize the information to the individual user. The resource can be found at planmymove.militaryonesource.mil.
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FIRST RESPONDERS PROVOST MARSHAL OFFICE
Building 8526 1900 Mahone Avenue Emergencies: 911 Police Desk and PMO Referral: (804) 734-7400 or 765-3822 Police Desk Fax: (804) 765-3428 DA Security Guards: (804) 734-4214 Game Warden: (804) 734-4213 AWOL Apprehension: (804) 734-6293 home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-emergencyservices/provost-marshal www.facebook.com/fortleepolice Law enforcement support to the Fort Lee community is provided by the Office of Provost Marshal, the 217th Military Police Detachment, Department of the Army Civilian Police Officers, Department of the Army Security Guards and the Fort Lee Criminal Investigation Division Office. Crimes, incidents, suspicious persons or activities should be reported by calling the desk sergeant at (804) 734-7400. Found property should be turned in to the Police Station Desk Sergeant.
WEAPONS REGISTRATION
Military personnel assigned, attached or residing on Fort Lee – as well as their family members – will register all privately owned weapons with the Weapon Registration Office (located at the Visitor Control Center) within 96 hours of their introduction to the installation. Other personnel desiring to bring their weapons on post must have them registered prior to doing so. Concealed weapons are not authorized on Fort Lee. Do not bring weapons to the registration office. Weapon registration forms can be found at home.army. mil/lee/index.php/my-fort-lee/all-services/weapon-registration. Anyone with questions should call (804) 734-5058 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the Fort Lee Visitor’s Center at the Lee Avenue Gate.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Building 1530 520 A Avenue Station 1: (804) 734-7020 Station 2: (804) 765-1272/1244 Station 3: (804) 734-6101 EMERGENCIES: 911 home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-emergencyservices/fire-emergency-services The mission of the Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services Division is to protect life and property by providing emergency fire protections, fire prevention, public education and medical assistance to Fort Lee and the surrounding communities. The division operates out of three emergency response facilities located in buildings 3620 (Station 1), 1530 (Station 2) and 9513 (Station 3). The Fire administration and Fire Prevention branches are available 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The operation branch is available 24/7. 10
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FORT LEE GAME WARDEN
Building 8525 B Avenue Phone: (804) 734-4213 The Fort Lee Game Warden enforces laws and regulations affecting natural and environmental resources on the military reservation. Related functions include access control for archeological sites, managing special hunting seasons, operating check stations, and assisting in hunting safety classes and public information programs. The Game Warden also handles most of the stray pet captures on post and acts as the installation animal control officer enforcing Virginia laws, Army regulations and post policies related to game and domestic animals.
HEALTH SERVICES Any beneficiary receiving emergency care should coordinate all follow-up treatment with his or her KAHC primary care manager. Call the appointment line or go to www.TRICAREonline.com for scheduling. Bring all documents from the emergency room visit. Appointments with specialists require a referral from your primary care manager. Urgent care authorizations are no longer required for non-military beneficiaries, i.e. family members and retirees. However, active duty service members must receive authorization BEFORE seeking urgent care elsewhere. If an appointment is unavailable within an assigned clinic during regular hours, weekends or holidays, call the Nurse Advice Line at (800) 874-2273 and choose option 1. The nurse will triage symptoms and either provide self-care instructions, create an appointment at Kenner or issue an urgent care authorization as applicable. Active duty personnel who receive treatment from an urgent care facility without prior authorization will be responsible for paying the entire bill
KENNER ARMY HEALTH CLINIC
Building 8130 700 24th St. Information Desk: (804) 734-9000 Appointments: Call (866) 533-5242 or go to www.TRICAREonline.com kenner.nrmc.amedd.army.mil Kenner Army Health Clinic proudly provides primary medical care for its assigned TRICARE Prime beneficiaries while also promoting health and wellness knowledge and practices across the entire Fort Lee community. A full array of outpatient primary health care services is provided for active-duty military members, retirees and their families. Nearby military medical facilities and network civilian health care partners provide specialty care and inpatient hospitalization. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis; and USAF Hospital Langley at Langley Air Force Base are additional military medical facilities serving beneficiaries in the Central Virginia region. After hours, patients have access to care by calling the Nurse Advice Line at (877) 874-2273 and selecting option 1. The nurse will triage care and provide instructions, create an appointment at Kenner or issue an urgent care authorization.
ENROLLING AT KENNER
Contact Humana Military by calling (800) 444-5445 or visiting www.humanamilitary.com to enroll at KAHC. Once enrolled, report to Kenner’s Outpatient Records to register. Humana also oversees KAHC’s network of civilian providers and facilities to augment the care Kenner delivers. For assistance, use the provider directory tool at www.humanamilitary.com or contact Humana directly at the number provided above.
EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE
Emergency care is not provided at Kenner. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency treatment facility.
MTF REFERRALS
If a PCM refers you to another Military Treatment Facility, wait three business days and call (866) 645-4584 for appointments at Fort Eustis, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Langley AFB. If referred to Walter Reed Military Medical Center, wait 3-5 business days, then call (855) 227-6331 for an appointment.
CLINICAL CARE Active Duty Clinic
Phone: (804) 734-9057/9967 Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Sick Call: 5:45 to 7 a.m. for walk-ins Routine issues are seen by appointment.
Behavioral Health
Third Floor, Kenner Army Health Clinic Phone: (804) 734-9601/9143/9079/9572 After Hours Emergencies: (804) 734-9000 Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Walk-ins: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Family Medicine Clinic
Phone: (804) 734-9993/9164/9585/9243 Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Laboratory
Phone: (804) 734-9101 Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Lois E. Wells Health Clinic (TMC #3)
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HEALTH SERVICES Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic (TMC #2) Building 18036 300 Central Avenue Phone: (804) 734-5448/5449 Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday Sick Call: 6 to 8:30 and 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Optometry — Eagle Eye Clinic
Phone: (804) 734-9253 Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Orthopedic Clinic
Phone: (804) 734-9226 Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Pediatric Clinic
Phone: (804) 734-9125 Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Immunizations: (804) 734-9176 The Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic provides primary health care to its TRICARE Prime beneficiaries from birth to 17 years old. Children age 5 and older may be able to obtain certain immunizations on a walk-in basis (7:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). Please call Immunizations to ensure an appointment is not needed.
Phone: (804) 765-9546 or 734-9583 Hours: 7 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Thursday for mandatory training. The Soldier Readiness Clinic is reserved every Wednesday for deployment and overseas screenings. Medical in-processing is conducted on Monday, Tuesday and Friday promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Substance Use Disorders Clinical Care
Phone: (804) 734-9623/9143 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Walk-ins: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday All appointments must be made and cancelled through the Behavioral Health Clinic (SUDCC only)
Troop Medical Clinic 1
Building 3219 B Avenue Phone: (804) 734-6093/6474 Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday Sick Call: 6 to 8 a.m.
DENTAL CLINICS COLONEL BULL DENTAL CLINIC
Questions: (804) 734-9137 Prescription Refill: (804) 734-9535 Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday
Building 18036 300 Central Avenue, Ordnance Campus Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Sick Call: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday Closed every 2nd Thursday, 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4th Thursday, 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for training.
Physical Therapy
DENTAL SERVICES AT MOSIER CONSOLIDATED TROOP MEDICAL CLINIC
Pharmacy
Phone: (804) 734-9200 Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Preventive Medicine Division
Environmental Health: (804) 734-9652 Health Promotions: (804) 734-9249 Industrial Hygiene: (804) 734-9486 Occupational Health: (804) 734-9159 Public Health: (804) 734-9249 Hours: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Radiology
Phone: (804) 734-9118 Diagnostic Hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, walk-in service Mammography & Ultrasound: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Soldiers / Readiness Clinic
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BBuilding 18036 300 Central Avenue, Ordnance Campus Phone: (804) 734-5365/5454 After-hours Emergencies: (804) 734-9000 Sick Call Hours: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Closed for training on same days and times as Bull Dental Clinic above
ADVOCACY & HEALTH EDUCATION ARMY WELLNESS CENTER
Building 9205 Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 734-9925 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday The AWC empowers clients to set health goals and achieve them, addressing lifestyle change in areas that affect both short- and longterm health. The center offers six core programs: Health Assessment Review, Physical Fitness, Healthy Nutrition, Stress Management, General Wellness Education and Tobacco Education.
HEALTH SERVICES It provides services to active-duty military and their families (18 years and older), retirees and their spouses, DOD Civilian employees, and Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Managed Care Division PCMH Case Management: (804) 734-9294/9536/9963/9690 Behavioral Health Case Manager: (804) 734-9713/9499 Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
CHILD, ADOLESCENT & FAMILY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Phone: (804) 734-9172 Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM – CLINICAL
Phone: (804) 734-9152 Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
PATIENT ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Phone (including Medical Evaluation Board): (804) 734-9545/9607/9319/9349 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
PATIENT ADVOCATE
Phone: (804) 734-9512 or (804) 267-0338 Hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday If you or your family have a concern or complaint about service provided at the clinic, share it with us. It is important that we address and try to resolve any issues as quickly as possible. You may notify KAHC of issues regarding your care in person, in writing or via email. The patient advocate will assist you when you don’t know where else to turn or you have problems with your medical care. Anytime you need assistance, call (804) 734-9512, visit the office in Room B102c or send a text message to (804) 267-0338. You also may contact the commander directly and anonymously, if desired, via the Kenner website.
Phone: (804) 734-9130 Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. but closed noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday
REFERRAL MANAGEMENT CENTER
HEALTH BENEFITS ADVISORS
SOLDIERS’ MEB COUNSEL
Phone: (804) 734-9447/9448 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT PRIVACY OFFICE Phone: (804) 734-9197 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
MEDICAL RECORDS
Phone: (804) 734-9383/9285
Phone: (804) 734-2273 Active-duty Claims: (804) 734-9450 Phone: (804) 734-9863/9096 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Soldiers’ MEB Counsel provides legal assistance to Soldiers going through the Medical Evaluation Board Process. SMEBC is in the Patient Administration Division Office.
VETERINARY SERVICES
Building 11025, 38th Street Appointments: (804) 734-2446 Appointment Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday Pet Registration and In-processing Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Clinic closes at noon on the last business day of the month for inventory
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LEGAL SERVICES CLIENT SERVICES DIVISION
Phone: (804) 765-1500 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The Client Services Division assists with powers of attorney, leases, affidavits, Virginia deeds, name changes, consumer affairs, civil suits, domestic relations, child support and family law, immigration and naturalization, wills and estates, tax assistance and local court procedures. Notary Services and preparation of powers of attorney are available on a walk-in basis during duty hours. Attorney consultations are available by appointment and walk-ins are available on 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
U.S. ARMY TRIAL DEFENSE SERVICE
Building 8039 3002 C Avenue Phone: (804) 765-2290 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. The U.S. Army Trial Defense Service is an independent agency responsible for providing defense counsel services to Soldiers facing criminal investigation or disciplinary action, including administrative separation, non-judicial punishment (Article 15) and courtsmartial. The office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. daily.
OFFICE OF THE STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION
Phone: (804) 765-1533 The Administrative Law Division is open during the OSJA’s operating hours. Its mission is to provide legal support to the command with government contracts, government ethics, federal information law, federal employment law, environmental law, intellectual property, civil courts, administrative investigations and administrative law.
CIVIL LAW DIVISION
Phone: (804) 765-1528 The Civil Law Division is open during the OSJA’s operating hours. Its mission is to provide legal support to the command with government contracts, fiscal law, federal employment law and environmental law.
CLAIMS DIVISION
Phone: (804) 765-1522 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday The Claims Division handles claims against the Army for damage or injury caused by government employees, claims against third parties who damage government property or cause injury, and claims from Soldiers or Army Civilians for damage to property that is incidental to their service. The most common incident to service claim relates to government-sponsored moves.
TAX ASSISTANCE CENTER
Building 5209 20th Street Phone: (804) 734-5732 Tax preparation assistance, form distribution and electronic filing are available between January and early May of each year. Assistance also is available year-round by appointment. To schedule an off-season appointment, call the Legal Assistance Office at (804) 765-1505.
CHILD CARE
CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES Building 10612 Yorktown Drive Administrative Office: (804) 765-3817 Fax: (804) 765-3846
PROGRAM REGISTRATION – PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES
Building 10624 Yorktown Drive Phone: (804) 765-3852/3785 Fax: (804) 765-3588 Children and teens must be registered to participate in Child & Youth Services programs. For information on registration requirements, visit lee.armymwr.com/programs/school-support-service.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS Battle Child Development Center
Building 10620 Battle Drive Phone: (804) 734-2884 Hours: 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday The Battle Child Development Center offers a full-day program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Multi-program Child Development Center
Building 10622 Battle Drive Phone: (804) 734-2934 The center offers: • Before- and after-school care for kindergarten-age children. School-bus service is provided to and from Prince George County Public Schools. • Part-day Preschool (when school is in session) 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parents can choose two, three or five days a week.
• Pre-K Strong Beginnings program for children entering kindergarten next year, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon with wraparound care available until 3 p.m. during the school year. • Hourly care is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday • Summer camp (for children who just completed kindergarten) is available 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from June to August.
Sisisky Child Development Center
Building 10624 Sisisky Boulevard Phone: (804) 734-1093 Hours: 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday The Sisisky Child Development Center offers a full-day program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Yorktown Child Development Center
Building 10610 Yorktown Drive Phone: (804) 765-3765 Hours: 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday The Yorktown Child Development Center offers a full-day program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
FAMILY CHILD CARE
Building 10612 Yorktown Drive Phone: (804) 765-3850 The Family Child Care system oversees child care services offered by FCC providers in their homes both on and off post. FCC is designed to meet the child care needs of parents who prefer a small group setting in a home environment. Each FCC home operates as a small business and is a contracted service between the provider and the patron. Full-day, part-day, hourly and extended hours services are available for children 4 weeks to 12 years old. FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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CHILD CARE OUTREACH SERVICES
Building 10624 Yorktown Drive Phone: (804) 765-3851 Outreach Services coordinates and oversees child care for parent co-ops and on-site group functions (including Family Readiness Groups), maintains central enrollment information for CYSS programs, provides a resource library for parents and processes all CYSS volunteers.
SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES
Building 10612 Yorktown Drive Phone: (804) 765-3813 lee.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-services-2 The School Liaison provides information, support and assistance to parents of school-age children, grades K-12, to include transition, home schooling, post-secondary education, school registration, transportation, school policies, and in- and out-processing. The Prince George County School System is responsible for the education of family members residing on Fort Lee. Family members of military personnel residing off post will enroll in the school district where they reside. Area School Districts • Prince George Public Schools: (804) 733-2700 • Chesterfield County Public Schools: (804) 748-1405 • Colonial Heights City Public Schools: (804) 524-3400 • Dinwiddie County Public Schools: (804) 469-4190 • Hopewell City Public Schools: (804) 541-6400 • Petersburg City Public Schools: (804) 732-0510 • Tri-Cities Home Educators of Virginia: (804) 861-8855
SCHOOL AGE CENTER
Building 10605 Yorktown Drive Phone: (804) 765-3763 The School Age Center program offers before- and after-school care for school-age children in first through fifth grade. Hours are 5:15-8:30 a.m. and 3:45-6 p.m. SAC is open all day on scheduled school closings, and closed on federal holidays and the Friday after Thanksgiving. School-bus service is provided for all Prince George County public schools. Summer camp is available June through August for children in first through fifth grades; hours are 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
At militarychildcare.com, military parents can find comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide, conduct a customized search for the care they need, and submit a request for care at any time and from any location.
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SCHOOLS OF KNOWLEDGE, INSPIRATION, EXPLORATION AND SKILLS (SKIES)
Building 10624 Multi-purpose CDC Phone: (804) 765-0612 SKIES is the framework for the Army’s instructional CYSS programs. It consists of classes designed to complement and support the experiences children and youth have in Child, Youth and School Services and school. Types of programs offered include babysitting courses, home-alone classes, dance, piano, karate and art classes.
YOUTH CENTER (MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TEEN CENTER)
Building 10619 Yorktown Drive Phone: (804) 734-2870/2871 The Middle School and Teen Program is an affiliate member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and offers a variety of program opportunities in life skills, leadership, citizenship and recreation to youth in sixth through 12th grade. Youth can meet with friends and participate in various games, tournaments, dances and trips. In addition, there are special events and programs available throughout the year. MST participation is free and open to family members of active duty, retired military personnel, Department of Defense Civilians and DOD contractors.
YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS
Building 6008 16th Street and A Avenue Phone: (804) 734-5364/3069 The Youth Sports and Fitness program offers activities such as basketball, soccer, track, football, baseball, wrestling and cheerleading for children ages 3 to 15. Tournaments, leagues and competitions are held throughout the year. Sport camps are offered during the summer.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES Phone: (804) 734-0968/0165 The Family Life Center and Family Life Chaplain provide pastoral family care and counseling to Soldiers and families.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Dinner and Discipleship is held most Wednesday evenings at Memorial Chapel with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m. A free meal and small group studies are offered for the whole family. Classes are for Catholic and Protestant faith for kindergarteners to adults. Multiple studies available. Child care is provided.
RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE
Building 12010, Suite 314 3312 A Avenue Office: (804) 734-6494 Emergencies: (804) 734-1584 (Ask the on-call officer at the Installation Operations Center to contact the on-call duty chaplain.) The current and comprehensive list of chapel religious services and activities can be found on the RSO’s webpage: home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/religious-support-office For photos and event updates, follow the RSO on social media: www.facebook.com/fortleereligiousactivities
CHAPELS HERITAGE CHAPEL
Building 2607 Phone: (804) 734-3378/3325 Sisisky Boulevard and C Avenue Heritage Chapel, a World War II era structure, hosts Gospel services in English and Spanish along with other religious programs.
LIBERTY CHAPEL
Building 9100 Corner of Mahone and C Avenue Phone: (804) 734-7290/7322 Liberty Chapel is the newest house of worship on Fort Lee and hosts the Protestant Gospel and 909 Contemporary Protestant services along with other religious programs.
YOUTH OUTREACH MINISTRY Community Director: (804) 734-0970
UNIT MINISTRY TEAM
This Unit Ministry Team consists of chaplains, chaplain assistants, a religious education directory, Department of the Army Civilians, contractors and numerous volunteers. This group is dedicated to promoting Team Lee’s spiritual growth. Many opportunities exist for the free exercise of religion to strengthen the spiritual lives of Soldiers, family members, retirees and DOD Civilians in the community. There are three chapels on post and many worship opportunities.
Unit Chaplains
Emergencies, on-call chaplain: (804) 734-1584 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Chaplain: 734-6815 244th Quartermaster Battalion Chaplain: 734-6102 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Chaplain: 734-7160 266th Quartermaster Battalion Chaplain: 734-6848 59th Ordnance Brigade Chaplain: 765-9912 16th Ordnance Battalion Chaplain: 765-9295 832nd Ordnance Battalion Chaplain: 734-8304 ALU Chaplain: 765-8009 Transportation School Chaplain: 734-6848 CASCOM Chaplain: 734-0033 Marine Chaplain (OD): 765-9912 Marine Chaplain (QM): 734-7160 Navy Chaplain: 734-6102 Air Force Chaplain: 734-6848
Visit the Fort Lee Chaplains’ website at home.army.mil/lee/index.php/ about/Garrison/religious-support-office
MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Building 10600 Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive Phone: (804) 734-0970 A large and spacious permanent facility, Memorial Chapel is at the corner of Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive, and serves as a hub for a variety of religious activities and programs. It hosts Roman Catholic and general Protestant services.
FAMILY LIFE CENTER
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GARRISON SUPPORT ARMY VOLUNTEER CORPS
The AVC program provides assistance with the recruitment, training and recognition of installation volunteers, and maintains a bank of volunteer positions and events on the installation and in the local community. The AVC is always looking to recruit new volunteers and help them achieve their individual goals through service to the community.
EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Building 9023 1231 Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 734-6388 Fax: (804) 734-6383 Main Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays lee.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-service www.facebook.com/FortLeeArmyCommunityService Fort Lee Army Community Service assists commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, families and communities within America’s Army by developing, coordinating and delivering services that promote self-reliance, resiliency and stability during war and peace. ACS has innovative programming, strong community partnerships and is fully accredited. We promote and foster Army Community Service — real-life solutions for successful Army living.
ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN
AFAP is a process that allows military personnel, family members, Department of the Army Civilians and retirees to say what’s working and what isn’t, and what they think will fix it. All issues submitted are reviewed for immediate fixes while some will continue up the chain of command until resolved or determined unattainable.
ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING
Phone: (804) 734-7979 AFTB is an official Army training program that helps develop ready families and ready military members. This program contributes to unit and mission environment and community lifestyle by providing information, knowledge and skills vital to the readiness of the force. Living within the Army culture can be challenging, and AFTB will help individuals learn how to translate the military lingo, develop realistic expectations and learn about military benefits and services available to Army families.
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The Employment Readiness Program provides support services to help customers make informed decisions while seeking work. This program offers information and referral for local career opportunities, education, training, transition and volunteer positions to give family members the competitive edge needed to secure employment. The ACS Resource Room has eight computer work stations with access to the internet for use in job searches, on- and off-post job announcements, employment resource materials, education and scholarship information, training videos and resume templates.
EMPOWERMENT — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Empowerment services include safety planning, assistance in obtaining protective orders, coordination of emergency services, and accompanying clients to court proceedings and other appointments. The victim advocate provides immediate support and addresses the expressed interest and safety of domestic violence victims.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
EFMP is a mandatory enrollment support program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide coordinated medical, educational, housing, community support and personnel services to Soldiers who have family members with special needs. This program provides medical and educational advocacy, system navigation for on- and off-post services, library services, support groups, training sessions and recreational events.
FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM
The mission of the Family Advocacy Program is to build healthy families, sustain strong communities and promote family readiness by providing comprehensive approaches to prevention, identification and intervention of child and spouse abuse in military families. A variety of classes are available upon request.
FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM
This program offers classes on checkbook management, money management and budgeting. Information is also available on other finance-related topics of interest to military members and their families. Classes are available upon request.
INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND FOLLOW-UP
This program is designed to link active-duty personnel, retirees, civilians and family members with other military and civilian support agencies by providing accurate information about the organizations.
GARRISON SUPPORT MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT READINESS
This program facilitates and maintains a support system available to units, military members and families throughout any pre-deployment, deployment and post-deployment process. Its Pillow Case Project is intended to enhance and strengthen memories between military members and their families during times of deployment or separation by offering a free pillow case with a photograph of their loved ones.
MULTI-USE LEARNING FACILITY
Building 6047 Phone: (804) 734-7634 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday
RELOCATION READINESS PROGRAM
The Relocation Readiness Program provides assistance to those in transition by maintaining current information on installations worldwide and operating a lending closet for temporary loan of basic household items. Information and referral is available in the following areas: housing, moving overseas, moving with pets, changing schools, preparing for a move, citizenship/immigration, English-asa-second-language, sponsorship, services for multicultural families, and support to families living separately from the military or civilian sponsor because of mission requirements.
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM
This program is committed to supporting and caring for victims of sexual assault and to ensuring that victims and offenders are treated in accordance with Army policy. This program centers on prevention, immediate response and follow-up services.
SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES
SOS represents the Army’s commitment to survivors of fallen military members. It provides survivors with benefits coordination, financial counseling and long-term support counseling specific to the grief process. SOS also conducts outreach necessary to determine the diverse needs of all who are touched by the loss of a military member.
DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Building 3400 1401 B Avenue Phone: (804) 734-7784/7089 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-humanresources
ARMY EDUCATION CENTER
Building 12400 700 Quarters Road (804) 765-3570/3571 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday
home.army.mil/lee/index.php?cID=353 The Army Education Center offers education counseling (walk-in and appointments); Army Tuition Assistance for off-duty, voluntary education; testing services for Army Personnel Tests; DANTES tests; and Functional Academic Skills Training, a three-week on-duty course to improve basic skills in English and mathematics. Active-duty personnel and adult family members are encouraged to visit with an Army Education Center counselor before enrolling in college programs to discuss their education goals. Active-duty Soldiers should familiarize themselves with GoArmyEd to request tuition assistance and enroll in college courses; log onto www. GoArmy.Ed.com to create a record. College offerings on Fort Lee: • Central Michigan University: (804) 732-6082 • Central Texas College: (804) 765-3295 • Florida Institute of Technology: (804) 765-4665 • Old Dominion University: (804) 863-1670 • Saint Leo University: (804) 861-8039 • Virginia State University: (804) 765-3300
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
Phone: (804) 734-7952/7954 or 765-7636 AER offers emergency financial assistance to Army personnel, active or retired, and their family members for food, rent, required travel, utilities, essential car repairs, medical bills, funeral expenses and essential needs in the event that pay is lost or not received. The AER office is inside the Soldier Support Center in Room 102.
CASUALTY ASSISTANCE CENTER
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GARRISON SUPPORT ID CARDS AND DEFENSE ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY REPORTING SYSTEM (DEERS)
The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security provides support to Fort Lee in the areas of contingency planning, emergency management, force protection, antiterrorism awareness and response, mobilization planning and execution, training support and personnel/information security. The Installation Operations Center is staffed around the clock, every day including holidays, providing Installation Force Protection information and severe weather updates. It serves as the focal point for emergency operations. To contact the IOC, call (804) 734-1584 or email us.army.lee.imcom.mbx.leee-leewatch@mail.mil.
The ID Cards and DEERS office issues and renews identification cards for military members (active, retired and reservists), family members, DOD Civilians and authorized contractors. Military members should update their DEERS record following reenlistments, retirement, marriage, divorce or the birth of a child. Required documents are listed on the website. Sponsors must accompany dependents unless they have the correct power of attorney documents.
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS
INSTALLATION RETENTION OFFICE
RECYCLING CENTER
Building 3400, Room 115 Phone: (804) 734-7349/7348/6170/7394 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; Closed federal holidays; Walk-in hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday (Note: all services during non-walk-in hours are by appointment only) Appointment Scheduling: Online at GO.USA.GOV/xPJBH or call 734-7394
Building 3400, Room 201 1401 B Avenue Phone: (804) 765-7006
MILITARY ORDERS
Building 3400, Room 206 Phone: (804) 734-6365
PERSONNEL SERVICES BRANCH
Building 3400, Room 103 Phone: (804) 734-6920 www.lee.army.mil/hrd/personnel.service.branch.aspx
DIRECTORATE OF PLANS, TRAINING, MOBILIZATION AND SECURITY Building 1107 Phone: (804) 734-6436 Fort Lee Status Hotline: (804) 765-2679
home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-public-works
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION Building 6005 825 19th Street Phone: (804) 734-5014 Fax: (804) 734-3762
Behind AAFES and Commissary Parking Areas Phone: (804) 734-5023 Recycling is mandatory on Fort Lee. Housing occupants should consult their resident handbook for instructions and pickup times. In work and operational areas, all recyclable materials go in the green, labeled, 96-gallon containers provided. Accepted items include yard waste (in clear plastic bags); electronics (not on hand receipt); all glass, cardboard and paper products; wood; plastic containers (numbered 1-5); rinsed food and beverage cans; and all metal items.
DPW SERVICE ORDER DESK
For all life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For all minor general maintenance issues and maintenance emergencies dial (804) 451-1914. Service orders generally fit in the range of less than 30 hours of work and less than $2,500 in cost. All work beyond a service order is requested using a DA Form 4283 Facilities Engineering Work Request, submitted to usarmy. lee4283helpdesk@mail.mil All work involving ground or facility component disturbances of U.S. Government Real Property requires a DPW-approved work request. Contact the owning unit’s facility manager for assistance with completing and submitting work requests. They have the necessary Customer Identification Code and Authorized Requestor signature authority.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Building 9028, Suite D 1403 Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 734-6835/6666/6664 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/equal-employment-opportunity-program EEO Group Email: usarmy.lee.imcom.mbx.leee-eeo-webauthor@mail.mil 20
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GARRISON SUPPORT The EEO mission is to implement a viable program that promotes a work environment free of discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical/mental disability, genetic information or reprisal (participation in EEO). The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is located between the Post Office and PXtra.
hazard communication, ergonomics, family and community safety, personal protective equipment, the Army Traffics Safety Training Program/motorcycle safety and safety awards. Safety is an individual responsibility. If you see a safety hazard, have a safety/occupational health concern or need assistance with your organization’s safety program, contact the Safety Office.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE
DEFENSE MILITARY PAY OFFICE
GARRISON PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
SOLDIER FOR LIFE — RETIREMENT SERVICES OFFICE
Building 9028, Suite C 1403 Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 734-6601 The Combined Arms Support Command/Fort Lee Equal Opportunity Office is the principal advisor to the CASCOM commanding general and the Quartermaster, Ordnance and Transportation organizations on Fort Lee. The Equal Opportunity Office processes formal EO complaints, coordinates ethnic observances, and assists with command climate surveys, sensing sessions and focus groups. Building 12010, Room 123 3312 A Avenue Phone: (804) 734-7451 Command Information and Traveller Newspaper: (804) 734-7147 Community Relations: (804) 734-6893 Media Relations: (804) 734-6965 Fax: (804) 734-7488 home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/public-affairs-office Fort Lee Traveller: www.fortleetraveller.com Twitter: twitter.com/armyfortlee Facebook: www.facebook.com/armyfortlee The Fort Lee Public Affairs Office performs the garrison commander’s community relations and public information missions. It provides media training, publicity of community/organizational events, press coverage of newsworthy activities, assistance with informational campaigns for Army observances and programs, social media and web content guidance and crisis communication support. PAO oversees production of the installation’s weekly newspaper, the Fort Lee Traveller, distributed throughout post on Thursday. It also coordinates the production of the annual Community Information Guide, and posts information on the digital sign at Sisisky Gate and the homepage of the installation’s website.
Building 3400, Suite 122 Main Office: (804) 734-7917 PCS Travel Pay: (804) 734-7796 In-/Out-processing in Soldier Support Center: (804) 734-7792 As an extension of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, the Pay Office provides finance and accounting assistance to military and defense agencies. The Fort Lee DMPO provides military pay operations to Army active-duty, reservists and National Guard service members.
Building 3400, Room 107 Phone: (804) 734-6973/7345 home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-humanresources/military-personnel-division/retirement-services The Retirement Services Office offers a wide range of services including pre-retirement counseling, benefit information and benefit updates. It is a general point of contact for retirees and their family members for information and referral to other agencies.
SOLDIER FOR LIFE — TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Building 3400, Room 126 Phone: (804) 734-6612 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday home.army.mil/lee/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-humanresources/sfl-tap The Transition Assistance Program is a comprehensive career-transition service offering a wide range of assistance for retiring or separating Soldiers, DA Civilians (affected by a reduction-in-force action) and eligible family members. Services include pre-separation counseling, benefits counseling, job search training and access to employer and job information databases.
GARRISON SAFETY OFFICE
Building 12010, Suite 328 3312 A Avenue Director: (804) 765-3132 The Fort Lee Garrison Safety Office covers safety-related issues. Safety materials are available upon request on topics such as risk management, motor vehicle safety, industrial safety, environmental hazards, heat and cold weather injury prevention, on- and off-duty accident prevention, child safety and more. The Safety Office also manages Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspections, ammunition and explosives safety, traffic safety, range safety, FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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OTHER SUPPORT
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Building 9028-A 1403 Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 734-6371 24/7 Emergency Service: (877) 272-7337 www.redcross.org The Fort Lee office of the American Red Cross is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday unless a staff member is presenting a brief. It is solely dedicated to service for the armed forces including emergency communications, informational briefs, comfort kit items to veterans and more. Military members and their spouses in need of the Red Cross’s emergency notification services should call the toll-free phone number. For registration and information on CPR, first aid and swimming classes at Fort Lee and in the surrounding area, call (800) 733-2767 or visit www.redcorss.org/take-a-class.
FORT LEE USO WELCOME CENTER
Building 4005 1611 B Avenue Phone: (804) 765-3045 hrcv.uso.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ USOHRCV Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; after hours by appointment only. Saturday and Sunday hours are for military training students only. All others may utilize the center during the week. All parties are required to have a valid military ID card. Open most federal holidays. The center offers information and referrals for military members and their families providing up-to-date information about the local com22
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munity as well as emergency assistance. The center offers free Wi-Fi, print, fax and copy services as well as snacks and drinks. It also offers the United Through Reading program where service members can record themselves reading a book to a child. The center offers Military Family Readiness Groups a place to host meetings and activities to better serve and inform the military community. The USO team also coordinates the Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Service Member program.
POST OFFICE
Building 9030 1401 Mahone Ave. Fort Lee Branch: (804) 861-0539 Toll Free: (800) 275-8777 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday www.usps.com The Fort Lee Post Office is next to the PXtra. (Note: The official military post office entrance is at the rear of the building.) In addition to the standard services like stamp sales, express mail and money orders, staff are familiar with the unique mailing needs of the military family. This is especially helpful for those mailing packages overseas.
DMV BRANCH OFFICE
Building 3400, Room 118 1401 B Avenue Phone: (804) 497-7100 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday local.dmv.org/virginia/branch/fort-lee Experience great customer service with less wait time in comparison to off-post Department of Motor Vehicle customer service locations. This branch can complete most DMV transactions including license renewals/replacements, vehicle registration and plating, written tests, title transfers and much more.
PRESERVING ARMY HISTORY U.S. ARMY QUARTERMASTER MUSEUM
Building 5218 2220 A Avenue Phone: (804) 734-4203 Fax: (804) 734-4359 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays www.qmmuseum.lee.army.mil www.facebook.com/QuartermasterMuseum Since 1957, the Quartermaster Museum has preserved the history and heritage of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps, the Army’s oldest logistical branch. The facility has collected more than 23,000 artifacts and has assembled thousands of documents relating to the corps’ history dating back to 1775. The museum receives more than 70,000 visitors a year, including more than 17,000 Quartermaster Soldiers who receive history training. The museum is closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Tours are available by calling the museum. The reference library and archives are available for researchers by appointment. Call (804) 734-4203.
U.S. ARMY WOMEN’S MUSEUM
Building 5219 2100 A Avenue Phone: (804) 734-4327 www.awm.lee.army.mil www.facebook.com/usarmywomensmuseum The U.S. Army Women’s Museum serves as an educational institution, providing military history training and instruction to Soldiers, veterans and the military community. The Fort Lee faciliy has one of the most comprehensive and expansive collections of primary and secondary documents pertaining to the history of U.S. Army women. It is the custodian and repository of artifacts and archival material relating to the service of women across all branches and organizations of the U.S. Army from inception to present day. The museum operates 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday in support of its Soldier training mission; the gallery is open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday, Monday and federal holidays.
ORDNANCE TRAINING AND HERITAGE CENTER
Phone: (804) 734-4878 www.facebook.com/OrdnanceTrainingandHeritageCenter The OTHC acquires, preserves and exhibits historically significant equipment, armaments and materiel that relates to the history of the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps. A $33 million preservation and exhibit facility, scheduled to open at Fort Lee in April 2019, will greatly enhance the OTHC’s ability to share its artifacts and collective knowledge with the community and, most importantly, the military members in training at the Army Ordnance School. FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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MAIN OFFICE
Building 12010 3312 A Avenue, Suite 110 Main: (804) 734-7195 Financial Management: (804) 734-7184 Marketing: (804) 734-7180 lee.armymwr.com/
The Battle Drive Pool, behind The Lee Club, offers recreational swimming for the Fort Lee community as well as swimming lessons for children. Users must purchase a pool pass at the pool office to access the Battle Drive facility.
TENSTRIKE BOWLING CENTER
Building 9035 Access road on Battle Drive near DMV office Phone: (804) 734-6859 lee.armymwr.com/programs/auto-crafts With vehicle lifts, bay space and tools, Auto Crafts allows patrons to perform minor vehicle repairs. The self-help facility has a trained instructor on duty to provide automobile repair assistance. Patrons may use tools to assist with repairs while on the premises. Short- and long-term vehicle storage also is available. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Building 8016 C Avenue Phone: (804) 734-6860 Action City Grill: (804) 734-6861 lee.armymwr.com/programs/Bowling-Center Fort Lee’s TenStrike Bowling Entertainment Center is a smoke-free facility offering 30 lanes with automated bumpers, a quick-service restaurant and a video game arcade. The Action City Grille features a wide variety of food and an assortment of beer and wine coolers. League play is available. Youth bowlers compete every Saturday, 9:30 a.m., September through March. The Bowling Center also is the ideal location for birthday parties and group outings — the staff will design an event to remember for the young and the not-so-young. Custom menus are available.
BATTLE DRIVE POOL
CARDINAL GOLF CLUB
AUTO CRAFTS
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Building 11810, A Avenue Pro Shop: (804) 734-2899 Snack Bar: (804) 734-2892 lee.armymwr.com/programs/cardinal-golf-club
FAMILY AND MWR The Cardinal Golf Course features a 27-hole championship layout with three distinct nine-hole routings. The facility has a fully stocked pro-shop, a driving range, putting green and lockers. Golf lessons are available from a golf professional for a fee. The course is open to active-duty and retired military, DOD Civilians, federal government employees, family members and their guests and honorably discharged veterans from all branches of service. The course is open dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The Pro Shop and driving range are open from 7 a.m. to dusk. For tee-time reservations, call (804) 734-2899 after 6:30 a.m. Tee times also can be booked online at lee.armymwr.com. The first available tee times vary with the seasons The Birds Nest Snack Bar is open daily — from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (including breakfast service) during daylight savings time and weekends/holidays. The snack bar closes one hour earlier each day during standard time.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Building 12420, Second Floor 34th Street Phone: (804) 765-8095 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday lee.armymwr.com/programs/fort-lee-community-library The Community Library collection includes books, magazines, videos, music CDs, audio books and video games. Library orientation, interlibrary loan and reference services are available on request. A computer network offers internet access, digital resources and e-books. Programs include a weekly preschool story hour, monthly Read 2 Rover and MakerSpace activities, and the annual Summer Reading Program. The Community Library is closed Sunday and holidays.
DOG PARK & PET WASH
Battle Drive Phone: (804) 765-2212 The Fort Lee Dog Park, behind the Frame and Craft Shop building, is an off-leash area for Team Lee community use only. The park is open sunrise to sunset. The Barks and Bubbles Pet Wash facility is next to the dog park. Tokens can be purchased from the TenStrike Bowling Center.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTER
Building 15014 Fifth Street Phone: (804) 765-2212 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday lee.armymwr.com/programs/outdoor-recreation Items available include bikes, camping equipment, cookers, coolers, dunk booths, canopies, and more. Residents also can rent lawn mowers and weed eaters. The Rental Center oversees an outdoor archery range, pavilions with picnic tables, skeet/trap ranges, volleyball, horseshoes, softball fields and batting cages. In addition, the center has a mobile rock-climbing wall and bounce houses available for special event rentals. The facility is closed on Sunday and holidays.
WORKOUT FACILITIES CLARK FITNESS CENTER
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FAMILY AND MWR chine room with Nautilus, treadmills and cross-trainers; three racquetball courts; two full basketball courts; full locker rooms with saunas for men and women; and equipment checkout. This fitness center also offer a spacious gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports. Appointments are available 5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with the fitness center’s certified fitness trainers. Call (804) 734-7069 for assistance. Fitness programs ranging from general cardio/strength training to weight management classes are available for free.
INTERIM ALU EXERCISE FACILITY
Building 12507 Quarters Road Phone: (804) 765-0695 Hours: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays; closed weekends and holidays This facility provides individuals on the Army Logistics University Campus with weight training and cardio equipment.
INTERIM ORDNANCE EXERCISE FACILITY
Building 18070 EOD Lane Ordnance Campus Phone: (804) 734-8637 Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed holidays This temporary facility provides individuals on the Ordnance Campus with weight training and cardio equipment.
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MACLAUGHLIN FITNESS CENTER
Building 4320 C Avenue and 19th Street Phone: (804) 765-3070 Hours: 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays MacLaughlin Fitness Center features a free-weight-training room; a machine room with Nautilus, treadmills and cross-trainers; two full basketball courts; full locker rooms with saunas; equipment checkout; and a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and other indoor physical conditioning activities. MacLaughlin will be closed Feb. 26 to June 15, 2019, for a training event followed by interior renovations.
STRENGTH PERFORMANCE CENTER
Building 6008 16th Street (804) 734-5979 Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends and holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day The Strength Performance Center contains 40,000 square feet of fitness space and includes many functional fitness areas. It features newly renovated male and female locker rooms and saunas. Highlights include a 3,000-square-foot area for weighted sled pulls, tire flips, agility ladders and circuit training. Additional features include TRX Suspension Training, Elite Racks and virtual fitness.
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DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT THE HIDEAWAY
Building 15013 Fifth Street Phone: (804) 765-1539 The Hideaway, off Fifth Street beside Outdoor Recreation, is reminiscent of a rustic mountain-top bar with a modern twist. Watch sports action on any of its six flat-screen TVs. Karaoke and dance music is offered on a variety of nights. For hours of operation, visit lee.armymwr.com/programs/hideaway.
THE LEE CLUB
Building 9009 Battle Drive Main Office: (804) 734-7547 Catering/Manager: (804) 734-7541 Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday - Friday The Lee Club, near the intersection of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive, provides a country-club atmosphere for patrons. Whether it’s a huge, formal reception or intimate party with friends, The Lee Club offers the venue and menu for any social occasion. Holiday brunch events are offered as well. The administrative office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
SUSTAINERS’ PUB
2301 Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 765-1449 Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday; 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday
The Sustainers’ Pub, inside Fort Lee Lodging, features flat-screen televisions, drink specials, weekly trivia nights and much more. The pub is open to the entire Fort Lee community. Trivia Night is scheduled every Tuesday. For other details, visit lee.armymwr.com/ programs/sustainers-pub.
WARRIOR ZONE
Building 3650 C Avenue Phone: (804) 765-3058 Hours: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday The Warrior Zone is open weekends for advanced individual training Soldiers. Free use of video games, pool tables, dart boards and more is available. Special events are scheduled throughout the year.
LEE PLAYHOUSE THEATER GROUP
Building 4300 Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 734-6629 lee.armymwr.com/programs/lee-playhouse The award-winning Lee Playhouse Theater Group main-stage season produces Broadway musicals, comedies and dramas. Evening and matinee performances are open to the public. Season tickets are offered, guaranteeing great seating for a year of fine entertainment. The Playhouse also produces KidKapers live theater for children by children. $5 tickets are sold at the box office prior to each show. Participation is the essential ingredient in the Theater Group operation. Military, family members, Department of Defense Civilians and their spouses and those in the surrounding communities are invited to audition. No stage experience is necessary. Help is always needed behind the scenes and with audience management. FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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FAMILY AND MWR Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday The Picture Perfect framing facility is the ideal place to have prints, needlepoint pieces, puzzles and certificates matted and framed by a professional staff. Customers who prefer to do it themselves can take classes to learn the basics of picture framing. Additionally, numerous arts-and-crafts classes are offered during the year including car club, acrylic and digital scrapbooking. .
REGIMENTAL COMMUNITY CENTER
Building 2609 C Avenue The Regimental Community Center is available to all Fort Lee agencies and military organization for meetings and social events. For scheduling, call (804) 734-7541
LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES
Building, 3650 Phone: (804) 765-3789/3783 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays lee.armymwr.com/programs/leisure-travel-services The Fort Lee Leisure Travel Services Office is in the Warrior Zone, near the corner of Mahone and C Avenue. The full-service Family and MWR leisure travel agency specializes in individual and family entertainment including tickets to amusement parks, local and national attractions, vacation packages, cruises and hotel reservations. LTS will assist military and DOD Civilians with discounts for leisure travel and can accommodate travel arrangements for the civilian community.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Building 15014 Fifth Street Phone: (804) 765-2212/2210 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday The Fort Lee Outdoor Recreation Center offers a variety of activities and programs from trap/skeet, archery and weapons ranges to hunting and chartered fishing trips. The ranges are open year-round. Hours of operation are subject to change due to military training or inclement weather. Additionally, Outdoor Recreation offers water-skiing lessons and various other instructional classes. Authorized patrols eligible to utilize the ranges are active-duty and retired military and DOD/DA Civilians.
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SPORTS OFFICE
Building 4320 C Avenue and 19th Street Phone: (804) 765-3076 The Sports Office provides competitive opportunities for Fort Lee community members, from traditional activities like golf, basketball and softball to high-adrenaline sports like re-ball, a variation of paintball with reusable pellets. The Intramural Sports program caters to a wide array of participants from All-Army hopefuls to recreational athletes.
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FORT LEE COMMISSARY
Phone: (804) 765-2254 Store Director: (804) 765-1485 Store Administrator: (804) 765-2254 Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday www.commissaries.com The Defense Commissary Mission mission is to deliver a vital service of the military benefit system. The Commissary sells grocery items at cost, giving military families better quality of life and improving readiness. Early bird shopping is 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday via self-checkout only. A commissary representative is available for assistance. Early bird shopping is not available on Sunday. Authorized patrons also can take advantage of a Click2Go shopping service in which orders are filled by a store employee and brought out to the car at a curbside pickup point. Find more information on the commissary website.
ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE Building 9025 1431 Mahone Avenue General Manager: (804) 861-4329 Human Resources: (804) 861-8027 ext. 104 Services & Vending: (804) 861-5585 www.shopmyexchange.com
The Exchange offers two shopping malls, an Express shoppette and gas station with a Precision Tune Service Store, two Troop Stores and a Military Clothing Sales Service Store. The Exchange food service offerings include an Arby’s, Charlie’s Steakery, Panda Express, Qdoba, Subway, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Froots, Einstein Bagels and Popeyes Chicken. Included in the AAFES Fort Lee Exchange network are remote loca-
tions at the Charlottesville JAG School, Fort Pickett and Defense Supply Center Richmond.
MAIN EXCHANGE
Phone: (804) 861-5970/5971 Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday The Army and Air Force Exchange Service operates the Main Exchange in the Community Shopping Center, Building 1605, 300 A Ave., near the Sisisky Avenue Gate. The store offers clothing and shoes, jewelry, gifts, music, health and beauty aids and more.
FOOD COURT AND EATERIES
The food court at the Main Exchange offers Qdoba, Charley’s Steakery, Arby’s, Subway and Panda Express. A Starbucks is on the south side of the building. You will find Popeyes Chicken at the Express Shoppette Complex. At the PXtra, find Pizza Hut and Froots, a healthy option food and drink concession. In the Army Logistics University, choose from Subway or Einstein Bagels. There also is a coffee shop at the Kenner Army Health Clinic.
CONCESSIONS
Phone: (804) 861-5585 Several concession operations are offered in the Main Exchange mall area including a barber and beauty shop, GNC, cellular phone sales and service, Optical Shop, Optometry Clinic, phone accessories, UPS and Brigade Quartermaster. At the PXtra, concession operations include a barbershop, laundry and dry cleaning, computer repair, car rental, Brigade Quartermaster, cell phone repair and beauty supply. In addition, inside the PXtra is a Gamestop Store offering new and used video games. For a full listing of concessions at Fort Lee AAFES facilities, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/exchange-stores and enter ZIP code 23801. FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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SHOPS AND DINING BURGER KING
Building 4305 Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 733-3839 Open 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
EXPRESS/POPEYES CHICKEN/PRECISION TUNE
Sisisky Boulevard and A Avenue Express: (804) 861-8081 Popeyes Chicken: (804) 861-3916 Precision Tune: (804) 324-7822 This facility offers 24-hour gas pump access. Class VI items are inside the Express. Hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Popeyes Chicken offers drive-thru and dine-in services from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Precision Tune is a six-bay facility offering a variety of automotive services including new tire sales, batteries, oil changes, brake services and Virginia State inspections. Hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sunday. While you’re at the Express Complex, visit the automatic car wash for a variety of packages.
PXTRA TROOP STORE
Building 9025 Battle Drive and Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 862-3763 The PXtra is across the street from Williams Stadium. Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Troop Store inside the PXtra offers a variety of convenience and food items, stationary, music, household goods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The Customer Service Desk offers Western Union Telegraph Service.
MILITARY CLOTHING STORE
Building 9025 Battle Drive and Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 862-3763 The Military Clothing Store is inside of the Troop Store at the PXtra. Authorized customers can purchase uniform and TA-50 items, special order dress uniforms, and many commercial items Soldiers find useful in the field. MCS is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The store is closed Monday. 30
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Stripes, the Alterations Shop, is inside the PXtra, next to the clothing sales stores. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and closed on Monday.
PIZZA HUT
Building 9025 Battle Drive and Mahone Avenue Phone: (804) 861-0130 Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday for dine-in guests. Delivery is available until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until midnight Friday and Saturday.
THRIFT SHOP
Building 5105 Lee and B Avenue Phone: (804) 765-3312 www.facebook.com/Fortleethriftshop Email: ftleethriftshop@gmail.com. The Fort Lee Thrift Shop is a nonprofit organization run by the Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club. It is a great place to find household items, clothing, toys, uniforms, small furniture, electronics, books and much more. The shop is open 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, and 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Item consignment hours are 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Only 10 clothing items may be consigned per family per day. The limit for other items is 20 per day. Only those with valid military or DOD/DA identification may consign items, but all are welcome to shop. A donation shed is in front of the building for customer convenience and volunteers are always welcome.
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LOCAL AREA AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRI-CITIES REGION:
The region is marked by the Appomattox River and the confluence of the Appomattox and James rivers. American Indians from the Appomattox and Powhatan tribes called this area home for centuries. Shortly after the settlement of Jamestown in 1607, colonists ventured down the Appomattox and James rivers to build new settlements along the banks. These included the Citie of Henricus in what is now Chesterfield County, and Fort Henry, which developed into the modern-day city of Petersburg. Major fur and Indian trade routes were established along local waterways, and it wasn’t long before the area became a center for tobacco farming and manufacturing, supplying Virginia’s cash crop to the entire globe.
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LOCAL AREA CHESTERFIELD COUNTY The county was founded on May 25, 1749. It was carved from Henrico County. The county was named from the Fourth Earl of Stanhope, England’s famed Lord Chesterfield. The James River borders the county on the northeast and the Appomattox River forms the county’s southern boundary. Chesterfield was first settled in 1611 at the Citie of Henricus, when residents of Jamestown moved upstream to a “convenient, strong, healthie and sweete seate” for a new town after conditions at Jamestown were too harsh. Chesterfield County was the site of the first cultivated tobacco in America at Bermuda Hundred, which also became the first incorporated town in America. In 1619, Falling Creek became the site of the first iron furnace in the New World. Battery Dantzler Battery Dantzler was constructed at the northern end of the Howlett Line in May 1864 to stop Union naval forces from advancing up the James River to Richmond. Confederate forces engaged in several artillery duels with Union ironclads. View the Confederate earthworks and see the interpretive signs, photographs and observation deck overlooking the James River. Free admission. 820 Battery Dantzler Road Chesterfield, VA 23831 (804) 796-7121 www.chesterfieldhistory.com
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LOCAL AREA Castlewood An early 19th-century home, Castlewood is the headquarters of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and houses the society’s library. Free admission. 10201 Iron Bridge Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 796-7121 www.chesterfieldhistory.com
Chesterfield County Museum & Old Jail Built as a replica of the county’s 1750 Courthouse, Exhibits depict Virginia Native American culture, early European settlement of the area, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, and the first ironworks and coal mines in America. The Old Jail, adjacent to the museum, was built in 1892 and housed prisoners for 70 years. The second floor features original iron-barred cells. 6813 Mimms Loop Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 768-7311 www.chesterfieldhistory.com ChesterfieldTowne Center Macy’s, Barnes & Noble, J.C. Penney, Garden Ridge and Sears are the anchors for this major regional shopping center, which also offers over 100 retailers and specialty shops. Other national retailers and restaurants are very accessible along Midlothian Turnpike and Huguenot Road. 11500 Midlothian Turnpike North Chesterfield, VA 23235 (804) 794-4660 www.chesterfieldcenter.com
Drewry’s Bluff Constructed in 1862, Fort Drewry on Drewry’s Bluff stood as a vital bastion blocking the progress of the U. S. Navy up the James River toward the Confederate capital of Richmond. A decisive battle on May 15, 1862, ended the Union naval threat to the capital city when defenders defeated the famous ironclad USS Monitor and four other warships. Today the fort survives intact, with a one mile walking trail and numerous exhibits. A viewing platform offers a sweeping vista of the James River and the battlefield. Free admission. 7600 Fort Darling Road Richmond, VA 23237 (Chesterfield County) (804) 796-7121 www.chesterfieldhistory.com Dutch Gap Conservation Area Dutch Gap Conservation Area, with the James River as a backdrop, is an 800-plus-acre park that includes a bounty of woodlands, wetlands and waterways in eastern Chesterfield County. There is access to the James River by foot or by boat. Kayak tours, pontoon boat tours, hikes, campfire programs, and wildlife programs are also available. Free admission. 411 Coxendale Road Chester, VA 23831 (804) 748-1624 or (804) 748-1623 www.chesterfield.gov Eppington Plantation Eppington Plantation, built around 1770, was the home of Francis Eppes VI, who married the half-sister of Thomas Jefferson’s wife, Martha. After his wife’s death in 1782, Jefferson brought two of his three daughters to live there while he served as Minister to France. Open to small groups by appointment only. 14201 Eppes Falls Road Chesterfield, VA 23838 (804) 751-4946 www.chesterfieldhistory.com Falling Creek Ironworks Park This park in Chesterfield County is the site of the first ironworks in the New World that was built by English settlers between 1619 and 1622. 6407 Jefferson Davis Highway Richmond, VA 23234 (804) 751-4946 www.fallingcreekironworks.org FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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LOCAL AREA what is today Chesterfield County. Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, spent much of her life near Henricus. It was here that tobacco crops were first grown and cultivated for sale in Europe. Costumed interpreters in this 32-acre living history museum transport you back to the days of Pocahontas and the early English settlers. A re-created Arrohateck Indian village demonstrates how native people lived. The Citie Center is a re-creation of the original English fort. 251 Henricus Park Road Chester, VA 23836 (804) 748-1613 www.henricus.org Ironbridge Sports Park Ironbridge Sports Park offers a driving range and features grass tees and gas heaters for year-round comfort. There is an 18-hole miniature golf course with six ponds and a waterfall. The ninestation batting cage features fast and slow pitch softball and baseball speeds. The Huckleberry Cafe & Catering is located in the park for casual family dining.
Henricus Historical Park Located in the 800-acre Dutch Gap Conservation Area, this park is a reconstruction of the 1611 Citie of Henricus, the second successful English settlement in the New World. Henricus was established in 1611 at a site Sir Thomas Dale found on a bluff overlooking one of the most scenic areas of the James River in
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LOCAL AREA 11400 Ironbridge Road Chester, VA 23831 (804) 748-7770 www.ironbridgesportspark.com Parker’s Battery Located on the edge of the Bermuda Hundred peninsula between Richmond and Petersburg, this site is a typical stretch of the Confederate “Howlett Line” that stood from May 1864 into April 1865. Parker’s Battery has a short walking trail through original fortifications. 1801 Ware Bottom Spring Road Chester, VA 23836 (804) 796-7121 www.chesterfieldhistory.com Magnolia Grange This Federal-style mansion, built in 1822, has been transformed into a museum of period architecture and furnishings. 10020 Iron Bridge Road Chesterfield County, VA 23832 (804) 796-1479 www.chesterfieldhistory.com
popular attraction is the pool and Aquatic Recreation Center. Two lakes are available for fishing and boating and the park rents canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddleboats. Miles of trails are available for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Nature Center. Gift shop and camp store on site. 10301 State Park Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 796-4255 www.dcr.virginia.gov
Mid-Lothian Mines The first commercially mined coal in America came from Midlothian, where it was discovered on the James River about 1701. Free admission. 13301 North Woolridge Road Midlothian, VA 23114 (804) 796-7075 www.midlomines
Point of Rocks Park Three miles of trails, including a floating boardwalk, offer access to forest land, the Appomattox River and a tidal freshwater marsh – a wonderful venue for birding. There are also tennis courts and picnic facilities. 201 Enon Church Road, Chester, VA 23836 (804) 530-2459 www.chesterfield.gov
Metro Richmond Zoo Visit more than 600 animals representing 110 species from around the world. Gift shop and picnic pavillions on site. 8300 Beaver Ridge Road Moseley, VA 23120 (western Chesterfield County) (804) 739-5666 www.metrorichmondzoo.com
Southside Speedway Southside Speedway is a 1/3-mile race track that hosts several types of races on Fridays during the summer months. 12800 Genito Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 744-2700 www.southsidespeedway.net
Pocahontas State Park Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County is Virginia’s largest, with over 7,900 acres, making it an outdoor recreation lover’s dream come true. Campers enjoy sites with electric and water hookups, restrooms, hot showers, grills and picnic tables and there are group cabins, group campsites and picnic shelter available for rent. A very
Sycamore Square Sycamore Square’s design is taken from a colonial village with 30+ shops and restaurants, along with the convenience of banks and a large grocery store in the center of the Village of Midlothian in western Chesterfield County. Midlothian Turnpike at Crowder Road Midlothian, VA 23113 www.shopsycamoresquare.com FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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LOCAL AREA COLONIAL HEIGHTS The earliest people to inhabit the area were members of the Algonquin Indian tribe, who apparently roamed along the Appomattox River. Several areas in present-day Colonial Heights still retain their Indian names. The area was settled by the English in 1620. The name Colonial Heights results from action during the American Revolutionary War. In 1781, the French troops under the Marquis de Lafayette, known as the Colonials, retreated north from Petersburg and set up artillery on the heights overlooking Petersburg and the Appomattox River. The area came to be known as Colonial Heights. The area also became involved in operations during the Civil War. General Robert E. Lee made his headquarters at Violet Bank from June through September during the siege of Petersburg in 1864. The area was first incorporated in 1926 and became an independent city in 1948. Fort Clifton Fort Clifton, positioned on a high bluff at the confluence of the Appomattox River and Swift Creek in Colonial Heights, was a Confederate stronghold during the Siege of Petersburg. The fort controlled navigation on the river north of Petersburg. Today it offers walking trails and a wildlife observation deck. Free admission. Located behind Tussing Elementary School 100 Brockwell Lane Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-9392 www.colonialheightsva.gov Keystone Tractor Works Plan for a unique experience when you visit a 65,000-squarefoot museum dedicated to more than 200 antique farm tractors and road trucks. The collection spans from 1915 to
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approximately 1960. Gift shop on site. 880 W. Roslyn Road Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 524-0020 www.keystonetractorworks.com Old Brick House Built in 1685 by Richard Kennon, an English gentleman, it is considered the oldest brick house in the area and thought by some to be the oldest in Virginia.
LOCAL AREA Tours by appointment. 131 Waterfront Drive Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-9476 or (804) 526-2695. SouthparkMall Located at Exits 53 & 54 on I-95, Southpark Mall is a shopping destination. It is anchored by Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, J. C. Penney and Sears, with more than 80 specialty shops. It is home to Regal Cinemas Stadium 16, a state-of-the-art movie theater complex. Surrounding the mall are most of the major national retailers, along with a variety of restaurants and four hotels. 230 Southpark Circle Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 526-3900 www.southparkmall.com Swift Creek Mill Theatre Swift Creek Mill Theatre is housed in a 300-year-old grist mill. The theater presents a year-round series of well known musicals, dramas and comedies for families and adults. A buffet dinner is available. A Youth Series features productions that appeal to youth and student groups. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway South Chesterfield, VA 23834 (804) 748-5203 www.swiftcreekmill.com
the Siege of Petersburg. Today the home is a superb example of Federal design and American interior decorative arts interpreting the period from 1815 to 1873 and displaying a wide array of Civil War era artifacts. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. 326 Royal Oak Avenue Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-9395 www.colonialheightsva.gov White Bank Park The park consists of 22 acres overlooking Swift Creek in Colonial Heights. There are two picnic pavilions that accommodate large groups and smaller shelters for family picnics. There is a boat ramp and fishing pier, along with other amenities including a disc golf course, playground, volleyball court and horseshoe pits. 400 White Bank Park Road Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-9392 or (804) 520-9390 www.colonial-heights.com
Violet Bank Museum This unique Federal-style home in Colonial Heights was originally built in 1777 but was destroyed by fire in 1805. Rebuilt in 1810, it served as headquarters for General Robert E. Lee during
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LOCAL AREA DINWIDDIE COUNTY Dinwiddie County was established on May 1, 1752 from Prince George County. The county is named for Robert Dinwiddie, lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1751-1758. The county was the site of several key battles during the Civil War during the Siege of Petersburg. The Battle of Lewis’ Farm, fought along Quaker Road, on March 29, 1865, was the first in a series of attempts by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s army to cut Gen. Robert E. Lee’s final supply line. On April 1, 1865, the Union army was able to cut the rail line after capturing Five Forks at the Battle of Five Forks. The following morning, Grant’s army was able to break through Confederate fortifications in the county. The assault broke Lee’s defensive line around Petersburg and compelled Lee to order the evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond that night. Five Forks Battlefield By the spring of 1865, the last remaining supply line into Petersburg was the South Side Railroad. On April 1, 22,000 Union troops under Major General Philip H. Sheridan attacked
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and defeated 10,000 Confederate troops led by Major General George E. Pickett at Five Forks, an important road junction that protected the railroad. The next day Grant assaulted Petersburg, which along with Richmond was evacuated that night. A visitor contact station is staffed daily and a short driving tour is available to explore the battlefield in more detail. 9840 Courthouse Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841 (804) 469-4093.
LOCAL AREA Historic Dinwiddie County Courthouse Built in 1851, the historic Dinwiddie County Courthouse was the headquarters of Union General Philip H. Sheridan during the Battles of Dinwiddie and Five Forks. The Courthouse was active through 1998 and is currently a museum operated by the Dinwiddie Historical Society. 14101 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841 (804) 469-5346 www.dinwiddiehistoricalsociety.org
Lucky Lake Gem & Mineral Mine of Virginia Prospect for gem stones using a modern flume line. Stones will be examined free of charge and can be cut and made into jewelry. Admission is free. 4125 Harpers Road, McKenney, VA 23872 (804) 478-5468 Reservations: (804) 526-6121 or (804) 721-6121 www.luckylakeva.com
6125 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 861-2408 or toll free 1-877-PAMPLIN www.pamplinpark.org Virginia Motorsports Park Virginia Motorsports Park is a state-of-the-art, 500-acre facility that features Drag Racing, Mud Bog, Motocross, Autocross, Truck and Tractor Pulls, and a Family ATV Park. The quartermile Drag Strip is home to a variety of drag racing events. It seats 23,000 spectators and has 60 acres of pit space. The park features a weekly drag racing program. The new Family All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Park offers over 250 acres of riding space, a pavilion, picnic area, snack bar, and showers. 8018 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803 (Dinwiddie County) (804) 862-3174 www.vmpdrag.com
Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier Pamplin Historical Park offers a comprehensive exploration of the Civil War. The park’s 422-acre campus in Dinwiddie County features four award-winning museums, four historic homes, costumed living history demonstrations, guided tours and the Breakthrough Battlefield of April 2, 1865. It presents the everyday life of Civil War soldiers and free and enslaved antebellum Southerners in the context of original historic homes and recreated 19th-century environments. There is also an overnight Civil War Adventure Camp available for adults and children. Gift shop on site. FORT LEE | 2019 COMMUNITY GUIDE
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LOCAL AREA HOPEWELL The city of Hopewell grew from the outgrowth of old City Point, which was founded in 1613 by Sir Thomas Dale. In 1622, the town was wiped out by Indians. City Point was revived during the Civil War when Gen. Ulysses S. Grant made it a base of operations and supply center for the Union armies. City Point became one of the busiest seaports in the world during this time. In 1911, modern-day Hopewell was born when E.I. du Pont de Nemours Co. built a dynamite factory on the site of Hopewell Farms. Appomattox River & Heritage Trail The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) has developed a series of Blueways (navigable water) and Greenways (hiking trails) that reveal the beauty of the Appomattox River. A detailed map showing water access sites and hiking trails is available at the Petersburg Visitors Center 19 Bollingbrook Street Petersburg, VA 23803 and at the Hopewell Visitors Center 4100 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell, VA 23860 or it can be downloaded at: www.craterpdc.org/environment/coastal_resources.htm.
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one-of-a-kind entertainment and meetings venue. The facility hosts music acts, weddings, balls and corporate meetings. 401 North Main Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 446-3457 thebeacontheatreva.com City Point National Cemetery The remains of both Union and Confederate soldiers lie in this 6.7-acre cemetery near the James River in Hopewell. More than 5,200 Federals are buried here, including at least 1,000 African-Americans who died fighting for the Union. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 10th Avenue and Davis Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 795-2031 The City Point Early History Museum at St. Dennis Chapel In 1887, Commander Dennis W. Mullan of the U.S. Navy arrived in City Point as the commander of seven iron-clad warships. Mullan and many of his men were Roman Catholics, so it was decided to construct a place of worship for them. The restored chapel was opened to the public in 1995. Today it is operated as a museum by the Historic Hopewell Foundation.
LOCAL AREA Tours by appointment only. 609 Brown Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-4682 www.historichopewell.org City Point Open Air Museum City Point, the oldest part of Hopewell, was founded in 1613 by Sir Thomas Dale for the Virginia Company. Its strategic location on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the James and Appomattox rivers ensured a key role in Virginia’s history. A self-guided walking tour highlights 25 historic homes and structures, with most focusing on City Point’s Civil War history. Outdoor storyboards located throughout the historic area enhance the visitor’s experience. Free admission. Tour brochure available at the: 75 Hopewell Visitor Center 75 4100 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 541-2461 www.hopewellva.gov ‘STRONGER ¢
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LOCAL AREA PETERSBURG The city began as a frontier fort and trading post in 1645 called Fort Henry. The Battle of Petersburg on April 25, 1781, featured about 1,000 southside militia under Gen. Baron von Steuben resisting more than 2,500 British regulars. British Gen. Cornwallis gathered British troops for the Yorktown campaign in Petersburg. Petersburg was incorporated as a city in 1850. By then the city had become a thriving industrial and commercial center with tobacco warehouses, cotton and flour mills and iron foundries. The city’s railroad connections and its ability to provide supplies to the Confederate capital of Richmond made it a key target for Union armies under Gen. Ulysses S. Grant toward the end of the Civil War. For nearly 10 months in 1864 and 1865, Petersburg was under siege by the Union army and was defended by Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia.
stained-glass windows were completely executed under the direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany. The 15 stained-glass windows commemorate each of the 13 Confederate states, an additional window is of a cross and the other honors the group behind the effort, the Ladies Memorial Association of Petersburg. Admission fee charged. Gift shop on-site. 111 Rochell Lane Petersburg, VA 23803 804-733-2396 www.petersburgva.gov
Battersea A rare example of American-Palladian architecture, Battersea was built in 1768. On April 25, 1781, British and American soldiers clashed in the Battle of Petersburg at Battersea. Tours by appointment. 29 West Bank Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 732-9882 www.batterseafound.org
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Centre Hill Museum Built in 1823 by Robert Bolling IV, Centre Hill remained an opulent Petersburg residence until 1936. The home’s interior features outstanding examples of Greek Revival, Federal and Colonial Revival architecture. Guided tours share the mansion’s history, including its role during the Civil War and visits by Presidents Abraham Lincoln and William Howard Taft. You will also see decorative arts, memorabilia and photographs from the mansion’s archives. Gift shop on site. 1 Centre Hill Court Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 733-2401 www.petersburgva.gov Eastern Front Visitor Center The Eastern Front Visitor Center features exhibits and audiovisual programs that introduce the story of the siege and its
LOCAL AREA impact on the course of the Civil War. A highlight of the Eastern Front is the scene of one of the war’s most spectacular events, the Battle of the Crater. 5001 Siege Road Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 732-3531, ext. 200. Farmers Bank The Petersburg Visitors Center is housed in the 1817 Farmers Bank, one of the oldest surviving bank buildings in the nation. 19 Bollingbrook Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 733-2400 www.petersburgva.gov Friday for the Arts! Experience art openings and live music as you stroll along the sidewalks in picturesque downtown Petersburg on the second Friday of each month. Restaurants and galleries stay open late for this premier nightlife event. Friday for the Arts! has solidified Petersburg’s place on the map as a thriving center
for all types of creative expression. Work from hundreds of artists and musicians is showcased. Venues are within a short walking distance from one another. Call (804) 733-2400 for information. Old Towne Petersburg Visiting Old Towne Petersburg is like stepping back into an 1800s movie set with cobblestone streets and national landmark buildings. In fact, this area has been used for many feature films and TV series, including Lincoln, Killing Lincoln,The Abolitionist and AMC’s newest drama, Turn. The historic buildings house boutiques, antiques, spas, specialty shops,art venues and specialty restaurants, making for a truly special experience. From 1-95 take Exit 52 and follow the Petersburg Visitor Center signs. (804) 733-2400 www.petersburgarea.org
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LOCAL AREA Peter Jones Trading Station The ruins of one of Petersburg’s first buildings are at the intersection of Market and West Old streets in Old Towne. It is believed that a portion of the station dates back to the 17th century. It was used by early residents of Petersburg as a hub for trading along the Appomattox River. 508 McNeill’s Alley Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 732-2096 Petersburg Area Art League The Petersburg Area Art League showcases the works of local artists through exhibitions that change on the second Friday of each month to coincide with “Friday for the Arts!” in Old Towne Petersburg. Original works and prints are available for sale in the art shop. 7 E. Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 861-4611 www.paalart.com Petersburg Courthouse The Petersburg Courthouse, built between 1837 and 1839, was the official Confederate headquarters during the Siege of Petersburg and continues to
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be used by the Circuit Court today. During the Siege, soldiers from both sides could see the courthouse clock from the trenches and they set their timepieces by it. The clock tower was a favorite target of Union artillerists, who poured an estimated 20,000 shells into the city. 7 Courthouse Avenue Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 733-2367 Petersburg Symphony Orchestra A treasured community musical offering that features some of the most talented musicians in the region. The Symphony Orchestra offers four concerts a year, between October and April. 19 Goodrich Avenue Petersburg, VA (804) 732-0999 www.psova.net
LOCAL AREA Pocahontas Island This tiny island on the Appomattox River is thought to be Petersburg’s earliest predominantly African-American neighborhood. The Pocahontas Island/Richard A. Stewart Museum houses a private collection of African-American artifacts from around the world. Tours by appointment. 224 Witten Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 861-8889 www.pocahontasislandmuseum.com South Side Railroad Depot Directly north of the Farmer’s Market at 37 River Street in Old Towne Petersburg, South Side Depot is featured in a Mathew Brady photograph in 1865. The 1856 structure was a supply and staging area for the Confederate army. 37 River Street • Petersburg, VA 23803 804-733-2400
The Ward Center for Contemporary Arts Housed in an historic structure built in 1858, the art center is a facility where local and regional artists create and showcase their work. The public is invited to view the ever-changing exhibits, meet the artists and purchase their works. The Art Center houses 85 studios. Free admission. 132-A N. Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 252-9233 www.thewardcenter.com Western Front Driving Tour This driving tour explores where the fighting took place for the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad and the Union Army’s attempts to sever the South Side rail line. Poplar Grove National Cemetery, in Dinwiddie County, is the final resting place for over 6,000 Federal soldiers who fell in battles from Petersburg to Lynchburg, and is a highlight of the tour. Cemetery: 8005 Vaughan Road Petersburg, VA 23803
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LOCAL AREA PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY The county was established in 1702 and was named in honor of Prince George of Denmark, who was the husband of England’s reigning monarch, Queen Anne. The county was one of the earliest settled regions of Virginia. It was first visited by the English in May of 1607, when Capt. Christopher Newport led a crew of 21 men in search of the best location for their permanent settlement. Prince George County is home of the oldest Episcopalian church still standing and still being used as a house of worship in America. Appomattox River Regional Park This new park consists of over 50 acres of pristine woods on the river with 1.5 miles of trail – a perfect site for fishing and birding.There are picnic pavilions, a canoe/kayak launch and an observation pier. 1052 River Road, Hopewell, VA 23860 (Prince George County) (804) 458-6164 www.princegeorgeva.org Merchants Hope Church Merchants Hope Church is believed to be one of the oldest active Episcopal churches in America. A prized possession is
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the church’s 1639 Bible. Tours by appointment. 11500 Merchants Hope Road Prince George, VA 23875 (804) 458-1356 www.petersburgarea.org
LOCAL AREA Prince George County Regional Heritage Center The Heritage Center brings together centuries of artifacts and stories about one of Virginia’s most historic counties. The Center’s state-of-the-art exhibits tell the fascinating story of the County’s pre-history, Indian societies, English settlers, CzechSlovak settlers, African-American history, wars, religions and education. Free admission. Gift shop on site. 6406 Courthouse Drive Prince George, VA 23875 (804) 863-0212 www.princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org
as well as an XD Theatre, which provides a 4D motionsimulated thrill ride. 4725 Whitehill Boulevard Prince George, VA 23875 (804) 733-3700 www.swaders.com
Splat Brothers Paintball It is all about fun at Splatbrothers Paintball Park. Using the sport of paintball, we help you and your guests create lasting memories that are sure to spark a return visit in an attempt to capture that “Fun Factor” adrenaline rush that helps us all put a smile on our faces. 13908 James River Drive Hopewell, VA 23860 (Prince George County) (804) 452-2566 splatbrothers.com Swader’s Sports Park Swader’s is a family-friendly park that features two go-kart tracks: a Slick Track for drifting cars and a Grand Prix Track. Swader’s also features nine fast and slow pitch batting cages, two 18-hole miniature golf courses and a snack shop. Private rooms are available for birthday parties, meetings and banquets. Swader’s includes a 38,000-square-foot facility that houses Lasertron Laser Tag, Route 66 Bowling, a PlaySmart indoor playground, and 7,500 square feet of arcade gaming,
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