Events
Pirate Day at Cape Henry Lighthouse

Ahoy there! Come visit the lighthouse and learn how to do many pirate activities such as making rope, tying knots, making signal flags, navigating open oceans and the art of scrimshaw. Of course no pirate day would be complete without a treasure hunt! Event tours take place at 11am and 2pm Tickets are $10 adults, $7 for kids over 6, kids under 6 are free!
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Cape Henry Lighthouse is situated on an active military base, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. A SECNAV 5512 background check form must be submitted for each visitor over the age of 18. This form must be completed at least 5 days prior to your visit, and no more than 30 days in advance. Please review all base access requirements at www.capehenrylighthouse.org and to plan your visit. *Visitors with base access are exempt from submitting a SECNAV 5512 form and may drive directly to the lighthouse.