Hatteras lighthouse marks 150 years The Cape Hatteras lighthouse is one of the oldest, tallest and most iconic maritime symbols in the United States. It was first lit 150 years ago.

The Cape Hatteras lighthouse was famously moved over 23 days in June and July 1999, when it was cut from its granite foundation, lifted onto rails and rolled 2,900 feet inland.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration project manager, Lindsey Gravel, show photographs of the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens restoration during a tour of the restoration project on Monday, July 1, 2024.

BUXTON, N.C. — Crews on North Carolina’s Outer Banks are making progress in restoring the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The structure in Buxton, North Carolina is surrounded by scaffolding ...

NPCA showcases Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which the National Park Service moved inland in 1999 to avoid coastal erosion. It is now getting a $19.2 million renovation.

BUXTON, N.C. – The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is likely not going to open for climbing this year due to restoration, according to the National Park Service.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration project manager, Lindsey Gravel, show photographs of the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens restoration during a tour of the restoration project on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration project manager, Lindsey Gravel, show photographs of the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens restoration during a tour of the restoration project on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration project manager, Lindsey Gravel, show photographs of the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens restoration during a tour of the restoration project on Monday, July 1, 2024.