Reenactment of The Battle of Great Bridge

This two-day event is held at Battlefield Park South, which is near the original site of the Battle of Great Bridge. The Battle of Great Bridge took place on December 9, 1775. A Commemoration Ceremony is held each year on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Battlefield Park, presented by the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution. The ceremony begins at the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Museum at Battlefield Park and ends with a walk to the Monument dedicated by the Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate the Patriot soldiers who fought for our freedom.

New this year is a free shuttle. Public parking will be at the City Hall lot at Shea Drive, and a free shuttle will transport you to the reenactment site near the main entrance and back every 20 minutes. Step back in time with us and experience life as it was during this weekend of commemorative events. There are re-enactments of the Battle of Great Bridge on both days, Revolutionary War encampments, demonstrations, character portrayals, camp life, historical displays and lectures, skilled artisans demonstrating early American trades, and children's crafts and activities.

Re-enactment Schedule:

Sunday, December 7
11:30 a.m. Skirmish
1:00 p.m. Reenactment

Event is free to the Public.

Concessions available for purchase. A detailed schedule of the weekend events: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/DocumentCenter/View/29586/2025-Battle-of-Great-Bridge-Schedule-of-Events-

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