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  • Cape Henry Day of Play

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

    Play is a fundamental right; it builds resilience, instils confidence and helps children develop.  At Cape Henry we love to play! Join us to learn and play the same games […]

  • Fresnel Lens Virtual Program

    The Fresnel Lens revolutionized and assisted naval navigation with its invention in 1822. Join us on July 23rd at 7pm as we dive into the mechanics of how it projects light miles further than any other lens. Be introduced to the man who created the lens that changed navigation, Augustin Jean Fresnel, a French engineer. 

  • 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!

  • The Village of Cape Henry 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.

  • Sail 250 Preview at Cape Henry Lighthouse

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

    Join as at the Cape Henry Lighthouse as we view the ships as they're docked off the cape while they await their arrival into Norfolk for the Sail 250 Harborfest. […]

  • 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.

  • Cape Henry and Me Virtual Program for Kids

    Virtual Program VA

    Learn little known history about the Virginia Beach area, including witches, pirates and military facts!  Learn about Fort Story, a prominent military base in Virginia Beach as they consider the history of the community.

  • 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!

  • Chesapeake Steamboats Virtual Program

    The Fresnel Lens revolutionized and assisted naval navigation with its invention in 1822. Join us on July 23rd at 7pm as we dive into the mechanics of how it projects light miles further than any other lens. Be introduced to the man who created the lens that changed navigation, Augustin Jean Fresnel, a French engineer. 

  • 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.