Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Cape Henry Memorial is part of Colonial National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park System. It is not counted as a unit of its own.
English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful crossing to a new land. In 1781, Americans could watch from these same sand dunes the largest naval battle of the Revolutionary War. Our French Allies defeated a British fleet just off this shore to set the stage for General George Washington's victory at Yorktown.
About under an hour from Virginia Beach and 2 hours from Richmond by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Currently, Cape Henry Memorial is open to those who have access to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story - $0.00 Currently, Cape Henry Memorial is open to those who have access to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story. You must be able to provide a military ID. All other visitors must pass a check point inspection.
Hours
| Cape Henry | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
No campgrounds, no webcams, no things to do or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Weather & climate
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 80 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 80 F to 100 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 20 F. Be prepared with cold weather gear and numerous layers if you intend to be outside.
Questions people ask
Does Cape Henry Memorial charge an entrance fee?
No. Cape Henry Memorial is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Cape Henry Memorial?
Standard hours are Sunrise to Sunset, every day.
Source: National Park Service
Is there cell service at Cape Henry Memorial?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE. No reported coverage for T-Mobile. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Cape Henry Memorial?
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 80 F. Rain is common.
Source: Weather & climate
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