LUNCH & LEARN: Battle of Great Bridge

Name: LUNCH & LEARN: Battle of Great Bridge
Start: 2025-12-09T12:30:00-05:00
Location: 103 Main St, Smithfield, VA, United States, Virginia 23430

Isle of Wight County Museum

Highlights

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm

103 Main St, Smithfield, VA, United States, Virginia 23430

Date & Location

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm (EST)

103 Main St, Virginia 23430

103 Main St, Smithfield, VA 23430-1322, United States

About the event

LUNCH & LEARN: Battle of Great Bridge

The Battle of Great Bridge took place on December 9, 1775, in Great Bridge over a narrow bridge that crossed the southern branch of the Elizabeth River.

The bridge was a key part of the main road connecting Norfolk to North Carolina, and the battle ultimately helped the Continental Army drive the British from the colony.

Learn about the role of the Isle of Wight County militia in this victory for the Patriots.

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