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Cape Henry Memorial
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Cape Henry is open year round.  It is recommended that all visitation be conducted between the hours of dawn to dusk.

Because Cape Henry is located on Fort Story Military Reservation it may be closed during periods of heightened National Security.  Be prepared to stop at the entrance gate and have your drivers license ready.  All vehicles are subject to inspection.

 

 
New Cape Henry Lighthouse, Virginia  

Did You Know?
A replacement cast iron lighthouse was built at Cape Henry near the original lighthouse in 1881. It is 165 feet high, nearly twice as high as the old lighthouse. Its light can be seen as far as 19 miles from shore.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST