Norfolk Burned by Patriots, Not Brits | Virginia Beach News

In a shocking twist of history, the British didn’t burn Norfolk in 1776 — it was the Patriots themselves who set the city ablaze, destroying 96% of the damage to deny the enemy a strategic naval base. Though it meant sacrificing Virginia’s largest commercial hub, the calculated act crippled British operations in Hampton Roads and helped secure eventual American victory at Yorktown. Rebuilt and reborn, Norfolk proved that even in ashes, destiny can be deferred — and fulfilled. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f16e715bdad544fb