SAVING VIRGINIA'S BATTLEFIELDS

I’m a photographer who, no matter what the subject choice of a freelance photo gig I choose, always seem to wind up on a battlefield of some sort. Or I’ll guess that it’s a battlefield because there’s a Civil War cannon present somewhere. This isn’t a bad thing. Cannons love the camera. And really, when you think about it, there’s not a whole lot of land in the Fredericksburg area that isn't a battlefield of some sort.

With that, I want to make sure all my readers are aware of this weekend’s fundraising event, Bowling for Battlefields. The event is sponsored by the CVBT (Central Virginia Battlefields Trust). These folks are responsible for “preserving endangered hallowed ground” – Virginia’s battlefields. Their motto is Preserving…Dirt & Grass. How can you not like that?

The event takes place at Splitsville/Muvico over at the Village at Spotsylvania Town Centre.

On Saturday, Muvico will show Gone with the Wind and Glory for $5. Two showings of Gone with the Wind (at 12pm and 7pm), that wonderful southern chick flick with Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Glory will be shown at 4:30. While I never saw Glory, I’ve been told by many it’s a great film.

On Sunday, Splitsville will have the Bowling for Battlefields extravaganza. For $20 a person, you get open bowling, appetizers and soft drinks from 2pm – 4pm. Drop those pins and save a battlefield!

Splitsville/Muvico will be donating 100% of proceeds.

Magpi Studios will be out on both days showing and selling photography of area battlefields and historic locals. We’ll be donating 40% of our sales to CVBT.

I need the battlefields. The camera needs the battlefields. We need to preserve our history with more than just photos. And by the way, the photos in this post are a few of the images for sale.

Hope to see you there.