Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation
1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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Location & Phone number
1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States
About the Business
The Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation is a museum and tourist attraction located at 1775 Historic Way in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States. The foundation is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting the history of the Battle of Great Bridge, which took place on December 9, 1775, as well as the region's Revolutionary War and canal history. By educating the public about the significance of these events in shaping America's creation and growth, the foundation aims to provide a deeper understanding of our nation's history. Visit the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation to explore and learn about this important piece of American history.
Reviews
"For size, museum packs of goods punch. It does a great job telling the story of the area."
"The Battle of Great Bridge is an overlooked event in the Revolutionary War that was actually quite important. Historically, though it was a short and small battle, it was America's first resounding victory in the Revolutionary War. It was also the only battle where Americans suffered no loss of life. But why was the battle important? Why should anyone care? One, it showed that Colonial Patriots had the capability to fight and win. Two, and probably more importantly, it kept supply lines from North Carolina to Virginia and beyond, open. Had the British won, the Revolution may have ended very differently and much sooner."
"We visited early morning and hiked the trails. We saw turtles, snakes and squirrels on the trail along with costal birds. My favorite was watching the lift bridge raise and all the informational markers on the paths. The museum was closed. We will visit during the week to learn more about the great Bridge history."
"Another little gem found while geocaching. A nice trail around the area, historic signage all the way around, interesting museum, and very pretty views of the canal. I didn't take the Marsh Walk, because I wanted lunch. It looked interesting though, and probably very pretty down there. Accessible to all, and worth an hour of your time."
"Love this park! There are several types of peaceful trails to choose from that take you along the marsh, into the woods, or along the water. There is also a paved trail in front of the museum. It's quiet, clean, and family-friendly with plenty of spots to sit and relax and take in nature. The museum is informative and interesting for us history buffs."
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