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Cape Henry Lighthouses

Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is fully accessible.
Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is fully accessible.
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Virginia Beach City

Fort Story Army Base
583 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Driving Directions

The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse was built in 1792. It started to crack in 1870 and was replaced with the new Cape Henry Lighthouse only 357 feet away, which is an active aid to navigation and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is maintained by the APVA and is a National Historic Landmark, serving as the official symbol for the City of Virginia Beach.

Directions: At First Landing State Park turn left into the west gate of Fort Story. Follow the road, which will take you between the two lighthouses.

Note to Our Visitors: The Cape Henry Lighthouse is located within Fort Story military base. To visit the lighthouse, you must pass through the security gates of Fort Story. Please call the Lighthouse before visiting as requirements for identification may change from day to day.




Telephone:
Old Cape Henry Lighthouse Visitor Center: (757) 422-9421
APVA Preservation Virginia: (804) 648-1889

Email:
oldcapehenry@aol.com

Website:
www.apva.org/capehenry


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