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Mark your calendars for a historic journey as Virginia Beach comes alive on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Skirmish at Kemp's Landing!

On November 15 in 1775, patriots faced off against British forces in a dramatic clash that would go down in history as a moment of defiance and courage. With reenactments, historical insights, and a celebration of enduring patriotism, it's a chance to honor the heroes who stood resolute for liberty. Join us and let history's echoes inspire the present!

Presented by the 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line under the sponsorship of the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee.

Free to the Public ~Authentic Revolutionary War Era Encampment ~Reenactment & Demonstrations ~250th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony ~Children’s Activities

Schedule of Events:
~Saturday, November 15~
10:00 Camp Life Demonstration
11:00 Recruitment and Drill
11:30 Artillery Demonstration
12:00 SAR 250th Commemoration Ceremony
1:00 Demonstration of 18th Century Battle and Tactics
2:00 Reenactment of the Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing
2:30 Dunmore’s Proclamation
Freeholders Meeting and Debate
3:00 Recruitment & Drill
3:30 Artillery Demonstration
4:00 Site Closes to Public
Sunday, November 16
10:00 Camp Life Demonstration
11:00 18th Century Church Service
11:30 Recruitment and Drill
12:00 Artillery Demonstration
12:30 Demonstration of 18th Century Battle and Tactics
1:30 Reenactment of the Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing
2:00 Dunmore’s Proclamation
Freeholders Meeting and Debate
2:30 Artillery Demonstration
3:00 Event Ends - Site Closes to the Public