Explain the significance of the Battle at Great Bridge.

Chesapeake is home to the Battle of Great Bridge. This Revolutionary War battle helped solidify the Continental Army's reclaim on Virginia and drive the British Government from the colony. Early morning on December 9, 1775, British troops advanced over the Great Bridge toward a waiting militia.

In fact, Chesapeake is home to the Battle of Great Bridge. This Revolutionary War battle helped solidify the Continental Army's reclaim on Virginia and drive the British Government from the colony.

They live in a demilitarized border