Join us at First Landing State Park at 2pm to learn about civil war sea battles! Families are welcome and this event is ideal for children ages 6-12. This event is free although standard parking rates apply, $7 per car. Event hosted at the trail center of First Landing State Park at 2500 Shore Drive, […]

Join us at First Landing State Park at 2pm to learn about the life of Willis Agustus Hodges, Cape Henry Lighthouse's first African American lightkeeper. This event is free although standard parking rates apply, $7 per car. Event hosted at the trail center of First Landing State Park at 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA.

Join us at First Landing State Park at 2pm to learn about lighthouse families! Hear about the families, friends and even pets who helped to keep the lights shining throughout history, especially here at Cape Henry Lighthouse. This program is great for families, ideal for children ages 3-8 and includes an activity! This event is […]

Join us at First Landing State Park at 2pm to learn about the history of the creation of the lighthouse! The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is the first federally funded public works project, find out the connections to multiple founding fathers and why it is the first federally funded public works project. This event is […]

Join us at First Landing State Park at 2pm to learn about the history of the Village of Cape Henry! The little known Village of Cape Henry was a bustling resort town in the early 1900’s. Access by an electric rail line and equipped with a casino, church, ice cream parlor, cottages and hotels. It […]

Join us at First Landing State Park at 2pm to talk about local wildlife at Cape Henry! Children will explore the vast ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay and Cape Henry. What is an ecosystem? What animals live here and how do they help each other survive? This event is family friendly and great for kids […]