1898: The U.S. Government acquires 20 acres for the Cape Fear Lighthouse and the “Federal Road” through condemnation. 1882: The Cape Fear Lifesaving Station is built on East Beach ...

Built in 1859 and opened to the public in 1988, the Cape May Lighthouse has welcomed more than 2.5 million visitors to date. Travelers who scale the 199 steps to the top of the lighthouse will be ...

Standing tall since 1825, the Cape Florida Lighthouse (aka El Farito) has witnessed centuries of change—from guiding mariners ...

Just north of First Landing State Park is Cape Henry Lighthouse, the first lighthouse ever authorized by Congress. The attraction still has connections with the government: It's located on the ...