Join the local Fire Department to honor the fallen men and women of 9/11 and climb the Cape Henry lighthouse in memorial. Ten tower climbs equals the amount of stairs climbed on that day. Yellow remembrance roses will be available for purchase on site and will be placed at the base of the lighthouse. A […]
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!
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!
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!
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!
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT, We hope to see you next year! On August 7th, 1789, the 9th act of Congress was signed, the Lighthouse Act, celebrate National Lighthouse day with us. Climb the Old and New Cape Henry Lighthouses for a once in a lifetime opportunity! Join local organizations in participating […]
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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. Admission is $7 per person, children 12 and under are free. Learn more about Sail 250 here. This event is free and open to active/retired […]
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!
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.
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 the families of lighthouse keepers would have played in the early 1800's and visit the lighthouse during your visit! This event is free and open […]
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Cape Henry is known for over 400 years of history, starting with the first landing of the Jamestown settlers, to the Village of Cape Henry and the creation of Fort Story. Learn about the creation of the lighthouse and its experience throughout major events in the country’s history.
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!
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!
This event is free and open to active/retired military/ DoD ID holders and their families. Become an Earth activist! Sign our Leave No Trace pledge, go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt and take home your very own pollinator plant. We are dedicated to becoming stewards for our planet and hope you will be too after spending time at the Cape Henry Lighthouse.
From seagulls to bald eagles, Cape Henry is teeming with wildlife, especially birds. Join the Cape Henry staff as see what birds are gracing the skies, and learn why they are important to our ecosystem.
From seagulls to bald eagles, Cape Henry is teeming with wildlife, especially birds. Join the Cape Henry staff as see what birds are gracing the skies, and learn why they are important to our ecosystem.
Sea creatures big and small make the Chesapeake Bay home. Learn more about who makes up our under the sea ecosystem from the tiniest shrimp to the largest whales in this virtual program on Zoom with the Cape Henry Lighthouse Staff.
From seagulls to bald eagles, Cape Henry is teeming with wildlife, especially birds. Join the Cape Henry staff as see what birds are gracing the skies, and learn why they are important to our ecosystem.
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.
*This event is open for active/retired military and DOD card holders only* Visitors over the age of 16 must have a valid REAL ID if accompanied by an active/retired. military or DoD card holder to attend this event. Join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity! Watch the sunset over the Chesapeake Bay from the top of the historic Cape Henry Lighthouse. General Admission is required.
Cape Henry is known for over 400 years of history, starting with the first landing of the Jamestown settlers, to the Village of Cape Henry and the creation of Fort Story. Learn about the creation of the lighthouse and its experience throughout major events in the country’s history. This program offers a detailed overview of the Cape Henry area starting in 1607 and continuing to the present.
Have you ever wondered what animals create a sand dune ecosystem? Students will explore the vast ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay and CapeHenry. Learning about all the animals, fuzzy or not so, that make the beach their home! General admission $8, Preservation Virginia members Free! This is a virtual program taking place over Zoom designed […]
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!
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!
Did you know that lighthouse keeping wasn’t just a man’s job? Learn about the three lighthouse keeper’s, Julia A.P Harding, Mary Creekmore and Carrie Richardson at the Cape Henry Lighthouse. Explore Ida Lewis, one of the most well-known light keepers who amassed many daring rescues. We will be looking at employment records across the country to investigate pay equality across the profession of light keeping in the Lighthouse Service.
Lighthouse keeping could be a very lonely job which is why many lighthouse keepers brought along their families! Learn about the families, friends and even pets who helped to keep the lights shining throughout history, especially here at Cape Henry Lighthouse!
Learn more about the three female light keepers who assisted in the keeping of Cape Henry as well as other notable female lighthouse keepers such as Ida Lewis, one of the most well-known. Learn about what it would take to be a female keeper and what life would have been like.
Learn more about the three female light keepers who assisted in the keeping of Cape Henry as well as other notable female lighthouse keepers such as Ida Lewis, one of the most well-known. Learn about what it would take to be a female keeper and what life would have been like.
Learn more about the three female light keepers who assisted in the keeping of Cape Henry as well as other notable female lighthouse keepers such as Ida Lewis, one of the most well-known. Learn about what it would take to be a female keeper and what life would have been like.
Explore lighthouse related STEAM activities at Cape Henry Lighthouse! From science to art all kids will get to take home a new bit of knowledge about lighthouses. This event is open to all school aged children.
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.
Cape Henry is known for over 400 years of history, starting with the first landing of the Jamestown settlers, to the Village of Cape Henry and the creation of Fort Story. Learn about the creation of the lighthouse and its experience throughout major events in the country’s history.
Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse staff on September 5th at 7pm for a virtual program about the Battle of the Capes! With the Revolutionary War in full swing, Cornwallis had established a strong hold in Yorktown. General Washington called on General Rochambeau for assistance. The French Navy, under Admiral Comte De Grasse formed a blockade […]