On April 26, 1607 the first English settlers touched ground
on Cape Henry Shore. Because of this fact Virginia Beach is
bursting with American History. A cross has been erected on
the site where they came ashore in 1935 and is a national landmark.
There are many national landmarks in Virginia Beach; among them
is the Old Cape Henry lighthouse.
The lighthouse was built in 1791 and the federal government
began using it October 1792. The lighthouse served until 1881.
It is open for public viewing March through October.
Another monument in Virginia Beach is the bronze statue of
Admiral Francois Joseph Paul Comte D Grasse. The statue honors
the French captain who defeated the English in "the Battle
Off the Virginia Capes". The Battle took place on September
5 1781 when the French were able to divert the British fleet
carrying supplies. This helped to insure the American Victory
at Yorktown. The bronze stature is included in the Virginia
Beach Self-guided motor tour.
Some interesting landmarks that the Virginia Beach has to
offer are listed below.
Fort Story - Here you may
visit the Old Cape Henry Light House, The Bronze Statue Of
Admiral Francois Joseph Paul Comte D Grasse, and the present
day Granite Cross mentioned above.
The Lynnhaven House - In
this house, which is estimated to have been reconstructed
1725 and was restored in the 1970's, you can see not only
early architecture, but an earlier way of life reproduced.
Hours: May-October Tuesday-Sunday Noon-4p.m. Closed Mondays
The
Old Coast Guard Station - This museum is housed in a 1903
former Life-Saving Station. Here you can learn about the shipwrecks
of the past and the efforts made to save lives during early
times.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Noon - 5
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