The ‘new’ Cape Henry Lighthouse — built in 1881 — will open Monday for National Lighthouse Day. Colin Warren-Hicks, The Virginian-Pilot. Sun, August 6, 2023 at 5:14 PM UTC.

Cape Henry Lighthouse on JEB Fort Story naval base dates back to the beginning of U.S. history and is a big tourist draw attracting thousands of visitors every year.

Built in 1792, the Cape Henry Lighthouse is not the oldest lighthouse in the country, but it is the first. Cape Henry Lighthouse "I think this one holds up because of its historical significance ...

Built in 1792, the Cape Henry Lighthouse is not the oldest lighthouse in the country, but it is the first. "I think this one holds up because of its historical significance," says Rachel Balderson ...

Cape Henry Lighthouse rich in local and national history. Posted: June 2, 2025 | Last updated: June 9, 2025. None. More for You ...

The second Cape Henry Lighthouse is "new" in that it was completed in 1881, nearly 100 years after the construction of the original. It's located about 350 feet from the first lighthouse and is ...