Battle of Great Bridge

Venue
Great Bridge
Address
Battlefield Park South
120 Reservation Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Region Hampton Roads
Locality Chesapeake City
Date(s)/Time:
Saturday, December 07, 2013 - Sunday, December 08, 2013 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Phone: (757) 382-6411
Email sbtriolet@cityofchesapeake.net
Email prgeneral@cityofchesapeake.net
Website www.cityofchesapeake.net/PRevents

This two-day event is held the first weekend in December at the Great Bridge “bridge,” which is the original site of the Battle of Great Bridge Dec. 9, 1775.

Step back in time with us. The event features re-enactments of two pivotal Revolutionary War battles: the Battle at Kemps Landing and the Battle of Great Bridge. The event also features Revolutionary War encampments, demonstrations, character portrayals, camp life, historical displays and lectures, skilled artisans demonstrating early American trades, and children’s crafts and activities. Admission is FREE.




Last Updated: 3/13/2013 2:56 PM
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