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Romp in the Swamp

Date and Time

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Location

Great Dismal Swamp North Canal Trailhead
1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
Chesapeake, VA  23323
USA

Event Contact(s)

Admin, Regency Society of Virginia

Category

Social/Costumed Event

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM

About this event

What a better way to wear your Regency outerwear than a brisk walk with friends? Join us for a lovely Romp in the Swamp, the GREAT Dismal Swamp that is. Located in Chesapeake, Virginia we will be walking on the  Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, is a former section of Virginia State Route 17, now a multiuse trail. Parts of the Refuge were surveyed by George Washington's company, and the Swamp is nationally recognized as a stop on the "Underground Railroad". 

The north trail head is located at 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, close to the intersection of George Washington Highway South/Business US 17 and Dominion Boulevard South/US 17 in Chesapeake, VA. The trail runs south 8.6 miles, adjacent to the Dismal Swamp Canal. The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail is designated a Virginia Treasure with the area well known for its historical significance.

This event is open to everyone.  Bring a friend or two. 

Please meet the group in the parking area for the NORTH GATE entrance, no later than 11:45 AM.  The plan is to walk for an hour and then back to the parking area.  If you feel the need to make your return prior to the 1 hour mark please feel free. 
Bring water if needed.  Bundle up buttercup! 


Number of People Who Will Attend

Everyone
$5.00
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