News Release

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial implement federal mask requirement for COVID-19 prevention and protection

Visitor wearing a mask inside the museum at Wright Brothers National Memorial.

NPS/Kurt Moses

News Release Date: February 2, 2021

Contact: Michael Barber, 252-475-9032

To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners, and contractors.

At Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial, face masks are now required in all park buildings and facilities, including visitor centers and museums. Masks are also required on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained, including beaches and trails.

As conditions are subject to change, visitors should check park websites and social media channels for details on operations before they visit. Other tips to recreate responsibly are available on NPS.gov. Park rangers are on duty to provide information, protect visitors and park resources, and uphold this requirement.

For a full listing of operations at each park, visit the following operational status pages:

• Cape Hatteras National Seashore, www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/operational-status-report.htm

• Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, www.nps.gov/fora/planyourvisit/operational-status-report.htm

• Wright Brothers National Memorial, www.nps.gov/wrbr/planyourvisit/operational-status-report.htm