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    Cape Hatteras

    National Seashore North Carolina

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Lesson Plans & Teacher Guides

Little Kinnakeet LSS

Little Kinnakeet Life-Saving Station

 

The National Register of Historic Places, Teaching with Historic Places: Little Kinnakeet Lifesaving Station: Home to Unsung Heroes Lesson Plan will help your students learn not only about this interesting aspect of North Carolina and maritime history; but also of the heroic and inspiring stories of men who risked their lives to save others from the sea.

The Little Kinnakeet Lifesaving Station, located within the park just north of Avon, NC, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Did You Know?

Sand Dunes at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, established in 1953, was our nation's first national seashore. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. More...