The James River Black Powder Club was founded in March of 1975 in Prince George, Virginia by Bob Lee, Dee Lee (his wife), Ed Lee (his son), and Marilyn Lee (Ed’s wife).  The Club was chartered with The National Rifle Association on September 5, 1975.  On February 26, 1976, the Club was chartered with the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.

Early meetings were well attended and were held in Bob’s home.  After the meeting, Bob would bring out a bottle of Tennessee sipping whiskey, and we would proceed to pass the bottle and toast the good health of all present.  Then came the food!  Dee would always prepare a spread of coffee and fabulous homemade goodies.

In 1975, the Club associated itself with Fort Lee – a US Army installation located in Prince George County.  This action provided the Club with a shooting range, a building for equipment storage, and a place to hold meetings in the summer.