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The 249th anniversary of the Skirmish at Kemps Landing will be commemorated with ceremonial activities. An overview of the engagement, which occurred on November 15, 1775 and witnessed the first Patriot deaths in Virginia during the American Revolution. The Princess Anne County Militia engaged British troops under Lord Dunmore and were quickly dispersed in the brief skirmish. Former enslaved persons participated in the skirmish under Dunmore's "Ethiopian Regiment."
Several wreath presentations by the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and other heritage organizations and societies will be made as part of the commemoration. The event is free and open to the public. It is an outdoor event.
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Presented by The Norfolk Chapter Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution
POC: Norfolk Chapter VASSAR/ Pat Hannum (hannumpp@norfolksar.net)
Please respond NLT November 1st, 2024