Cape Henry Lighthouse is open from 10 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. daily, depending on the season. It is closed on select holidays. However, during thunderstorms (or when lightning is present) ...

The new Cape Henry Lighthouse, built in 1881, is still in service and is usually not open to the public. Visitors can climb the steps of both and take advantage of family activities on the grounds ...

Built in 1792, the Cape Henry Lighthouse is not the oldest lighthouse in the country, but it is the first. Cape Henry Lighthouse "I think this one holds up because of its historical significance ...

Built in 1792, the Cape Henry Lighthouse is not the oldest lighthouse in the country, but it is the first. "I think this one holds up because of its historical significance," says Rachel Balderson ...

Cape Henry Lighthouse on JEB Fort Story naval base dates back to the beginning of U.S. history and is a big tourist draw attracting thousands of visitors every year.

Cape Henry Lighthouse rich in local and national history. Posted: June 2, 2025 | Last updated: June 9, 2025. None. More for You ...

Before 1875, ships sailing by the North Carolina coast faced a 40-mile "blind spot" between Bodie Island and Virginia's Cape Henry. Then, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla was created.

Willis Augustus Hodges served as the lighthouse keeper for the Cape Henry Lighthouse at Fort Story, Va., from May 10 to July 26, 1870, according to PreservationVirginia.org.

After all, there are two Cape Henry ... The ‘new’ Cape Henry Lighthouse — built in 1881 — will open Monday for National Lighthouse Day Skip to main content ...