Since the arrival of colonial settlers in 1620, this area has played a major role in the birth and survival of the United States of America. This is the area where the Battle of Great Bridge was fought December 9,1775. This Revolutionary War battle helped solidify the Continental Army's reclaim on Virginia and drive the British Government from the colony. Each December there is a two-day event to tell the story of the battle to new generations. You can step back in time to revisit two important Revolutionary War Battles - the Battle at Kemps Landing and the Battle of Great Bridge. The event includes war encampments, demonstrations, character portrayals, children's activities and more. This was also a crucial area during the Civil War. Both Union and Confederacy recognized the importance of the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal and both sides fought for control. There's more history to be learned here. Please take some time to read all the signs. I hope you enjoy this visit to the past.
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