On January 9, 1859, the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal opened, connecting Albemarle Sound and Chesapeake Bay, providing a vital economic link between North Carolina and Virginia. The canal was ...

The Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal opened for operation in 1859. During the Civil War, the strategic value of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal was recognized by both the Union and the Confederacy.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the Great Bridge Lock and the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, Route 1, to vessel traffic 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29.

CHESAPEAKE The Great Bridge Lock on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal will temporarily close to vessel traffic starting at noon today to replace the lock gates. Skip to content.

The water is calm at the Deep Creek lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal, part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake, Virginia, Feb. 13, 2019.

The Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation protects, preserves and promotes the history of the Battle of Great Bridge that was fought on Dec. 9, 1775.

CHESAPEAKE: RT 168 BYPASS SINGLE LANE CLOSURE Rt 168 Bypass Bridge over the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Wednesday, June 14, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. (northbound) ...

The Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal opened for operation in 1859. During the Civil War, the strategic value of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal was recognized by both the Union and the Confederacy.