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Booker T. Washington National MonumentSheep grazing at park.
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Booker T. Washington National Monument
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Open seven days a week, year-round, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

English Settlers Landing at Cape Henry, Virginia in April 1607  

Did You Know?
The English landed at Cape Henry at about 4:00 a.m. on April 26, 1607. That night, Virginia Indians launched an attack. Captain Gabriel Archer was shot through the palm and a sailor was also wounded.

Last Updated: November 10, 2007 at 15:37 EST