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The first land battle fought in Virginia during the American Civil War was the Battle of Big Bethel, which occurred on June 10, 1861. This battle took place near the small town of Big Bethel in Elizabeth City County. It was a Confederate victory and marked one of the early engagements in the conflict within the state.

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