A Great Little Battle, 1775 Historic Way: Visitors to the newly opened Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum can explore three miles worth of trails in the outdoor area of Great Bridge Battlefield Park to learn the story of African American soldiers who fought on both sides during this December 1775 battle. There are a dozen interpretive signs on the trail and a half dozen galleries in this inventive museum explaining this small battle with a big impact. The area’s waterways are also explored, including the importance of the Dismal Swamp for escaped slaves and its future standing during the Civil War. (Melissa A. Winn)