Kempsville Gardens in Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Declaration of Independence Victory Dance

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Declaration of Independence Victory Dance Marker

Inscription.
On this site in 1776 stood a tavern in which, according to tradition, a victory dance was held to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, later the tavern became the home of the Herrick Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 36° 49.637′ N, 76° 9.659′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Kempsville Gardens. It is at the intersection of Singleton Way and South Witchduck Road, on the right when traveling west on Singleton Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5160 Singleton Way, Virginia Beach VA 23462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Willis Augustus Hodges (1815~1890) (within shouting distance of this marker); Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Skirmish Of Kempsville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Princess Anne County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Kempes Landing (about 600 feet away); Kempsville (about 600 feet away); Kempsville in the 19th Century (about 600 feet away); Kempsville in the 20th Century (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Declaration of Independence Victory Dance Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.