[EXPIRED] Christmas Parade and Battle of Great Bridge, December 6, 2014, AICW Statute Mile 12
This Revolutionary War Re-enactment coincides with the Annual Christmas Parade and the closing of Great Bridge Bridge from 4PM to 9PM, see /?p=145326. A perfect time to tie up at Atlantic Yacht Basin, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! located directly on the path of the Waterway immediately south of the Great Bridge Lock.
Battle of Great Bridge
Day: Saturday, December 6, 2014
Times: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Battlefield Park South
Address: 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake, VA
Inclement Weather Date: Sunday, December 7, 2014
Battle of Great Bridge
This one-day event is held the first Saturday of December at the Great Bridge Bridge, which is the original site of the Battle of Great Bridge on December 9, 1775. Step back in time with us.
The event features re-enactments of two pivotal Revolutionary War battles: the Battle at Kemps Landing and the Battle of Great Bridge. The event also features Revolutionary War encampments, demonstrations, character portrayals, camp life, historical displays and lectures, skilled artisans demonstrating early American trades, and children’s crafts and activities.
Event is FREE to the Public.
Concessions available for purchase.
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Comments from Cruisers (1)
This is a timely event at the Christmas season. Our patriot Judeao/Christian forefathers who fought to establish our Republic need to be especially celebrated at this time when despots in Washingtone are trying to minim7ze out patriotic past heritage!
MerryChristmas!
Alan