For the Defense of the Coast: Privateers and the Virginia State Navy
Schedule
Mon Mar 02 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
120 Old Hampton Ln, Hampton, VA, United States, Virginia 23669 | Hampton, VA
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Who will defend the rivers and towns from the Royal British Navy and all of the privateers patrolling the Chesapeake Bay?In 1776 Virginia found itself in a battle for control of the Colony. Royal Governor Lord Dunmore controlled the waterways and the fledgling Virginia State navy was all that stood between Lord Dunmore's naval fleet and the growing number of loyalist privateers patrolling the waterways.
The Captain Baron of the James River successfully foiled several attempts made by Dunmore to expand his forces and control the bay by using ships and quick raids. Only the vigilant Virginia State Navy can foil his plans.
Join Watermen’s Museum Education Director Mike Steen for this fascinating interactive exploration into the maritime history of Virginia.
Admission is free for museum members, $5 for non-members. Not yet a member? Join today to show your support and save!
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Presented in conjunction with our special exhibit “Revolutionary Hampton: Journeys of Freedom,” and in partnership with the Unity Commission.
Image: “Captain James Barron capturing the brig HMS Oxford,” courtesy of Encyclopedia Virginia https://encyclopediavirginia.org/090925-n-9671t-003/
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