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Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism is hosting a free living history event celebrating the 1775 patriot victory over British Crown forces at the Battle of Great Bridge. All are welcome at this family-friendly event including a Reenactment of the pivotal battle, historic trade demonstrations, educational displays, a sutler marketplace, food trucks, children’s colonial crafts and games.

In conjunction with the Reenactment, the Great Bridge Chapters of the National Society Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution are hosting a Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge at Battlefield Park, home of the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways Museum at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024. This complimentary event features Cheryl L. Wilson, Executive Director of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. A free shuttle will be provided between the Commemoration site and the Reenactment site.