Great Bridge

The primary approach to Norfolk, Virginia, was over Great Bridge, which spanned the Elizabeth River. On the morning of December 9, 1775, British soldiers attacked Patriot forces near the bridge in an attempt to seize the bridge and run off the rebels.

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Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation 1775 Historic Way Chesapeake, VA 23320

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Now preserved by the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation, the Great Bridge Battlefield can be toured by visitors and features interpretive signage and walking trails.

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Tue - Sat | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sun | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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