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  • Fresnel Lens Virtual Program

    The Fresnel Lens revolutionized and assisted naval navigation with its invention in 1822. Join us virtually as we dive into the mechanics of how it projects light miles further than […]

  • Knots and Ropes

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    This event is included in general admission and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Stop by the Cape Henry Lighthouse to learn and practice knot tying skills, such as canoe hitches for tying up boats and classic knots such as the figure eight.  Learn about how rope is made and why it was important to shipping and lighthouse keeping.

  • Lighthouses 101 Virtual Program

    Virtual Program VA

    The little known Village of Cape Henry was a bustling resort town in the early 1900’s. Accessed by an electric rail line and equipped with a casino, church, ice cream parlor, cottages and hotels. It was the place to be along the oceanfront.

  • Stories by the Sea

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    This event is free and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse on the lookout at the Cape Henry Memorial Park overlooking the ocean as we read a children’s book related to the ocean and lighthouse. Stick around for a fun quick craft that accompanies the book that you can take home!

  • The Lighthouse Act Virtual Program

    Virtual Program VA

    Although the lighthouse was completed in 1792, the idea of a lighthouse on Cape Henry came to be decades earlier. Learn about the agreement between Virginia and Maryland, how the Founding Fathers are connected to the construction of the lighthouse and the process of building with the adjustments that had to be made to create the first federally funded public works project during this virtual program on Zoom.

  • Knots and Ropes

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    This event is included in general admission and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Stop by the Cape Henry Lighthouse to learn and practice knot tying skills, such as canoe hitches for tying up boats and classic knots such as the figure eight.  Learn about how rope is made and why it was important to shipping and lighthouse keeping.

  • Stories by the Sea

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    This event is free and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse on the lookout at the Cape Henry Memorial Park overlooking the ocean as we read a children’s book related to the ocean and lighthouse. Stick around for a fun quick craft that accompanies the book that you can take home!

  • First Landing Virtual Program

    Virtual Program VA

    Landing on the shores of the Cape, on April 26th 1607, the men and boys of the Virginia Company Charter claimed this land for Henry, son of King James. This program will show monuments currently dedicated to the first landing and its importance to our country’s beginnings.

  • Stories by the Sea

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    This event is free and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse on the lookout at the Cape Henry Memorial Park overlooking the ocean as we read a children’s book related to the ocean and lighthouse. Stick around for a fun quick craft that accompanies the book that you can take home!

  • Lighthouse Day 2026

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED          On August 7th, 1789, the 9th act of Congress was signed, the Lighthouse Act, celebrate National Lighthouse day with us. Climb the […]

  • Stories by the Sea

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    This event is free and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse on the lookout at the Cape Henry Memorial Park overlooking the ocean as we read a children’s book related to the ocean and lighthouse. Stick around for a fun quick craft that accompanies the book that you can take home!

  • Stories by the Sea

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    This event is free and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse on the lookout at the Cape Henry Memorial Park overlooking the ocean as we read a children’s book related to the ocean and lighthouse. Stick around for a fun quick craft that accompanies the book that you can take home!

  • Stories by the Sea

    Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA, United States

    This event is free and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse on the lookout at the Cape Henry Memorial Park overlooking the ocean as we read a children’s book related to the ocean and lighthouse. Stick around for a fun quick craft that accompanies the book that you can take home!