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Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Historic Site
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Historic Site

Most complete U.S. Lifesaving Station site in the nation, with original station built in 1874 and a second station constructed in 1911. Listen to fantastic stories of the heroic feats of our nation’s first storm warriors. See demonstrations of antique style surf rescue cannon and apparatus. See tribute to America’s only all African- American U.S. Lifesaving Station at Pea Island. Predecessors to modern U.S. Coast Guard. Fantastic architecture. Special summer programs and events for the family.



Location
Highway 12 in the village of Rodanthe, on Hatteras Island at the MP 39.5

Hours
Open mid-April through November. Call for schedule.

Admission
$6.00 Adult (18 - 61)
$4.00 Seniors (62+)
$4.00 Youth (6 - 17)
$5.00 Group Rate/Tour rate (per person rate, 20+ in group) - includes orientation & program
Children 5 and under are free

Contact Information
(252) 987-1552
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