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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesVirginiaCape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

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Historical Site·Quiet, Reflective, Historical, Natural
A granite cross erected in 1935 by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, in memory of the wooden cross erected by the English colonists in 1607.
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Located near overlook at Cape Henry
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Near Overlook
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At Overlook
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A granite cross erected in 1935 by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, in memory of the wooden cross erected by the English colonists in 1607.
Photo by from Nps
Located near overlook at Cape Henry
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At Overlook
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Near Overlook
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Cape Henry Memorial serves as a poignant landmark marking the spot where English colonists first arrived in April 1607. Visitors can walk the dunes where the original settlers erected a wooden cross to commemorate their safe arrival after crossing the Atlantic. The site also holds immense significance for the American Revolutionary War, as it provided the vantage point for the 1781 Battle of the Capes. This critical naval engagement between French and British fleets ultimately paved the way for the decisive victory at Yorktown. Today, the memorial offers a serene environment for reflection, blending deep historical narratives with the natural beauty of the Virginia coastline.

Cape Henry Memorial serves as a poignant landmark marking the spot where English colonists first arrived in April 1607. Visitors can walk the dunes where the original settlers erected a wooden cross to commemorate their safe arrival after crossing the Atlantic. The site also holds immense significance for the American Revolutionary War, as it provided the vantage point for the 1781 Battle of the Capes. This critical naval engagement between French and British fleets ultimately paved the way for the decisive victory at Yorktown. Today, the memorial offers a serene environment for reflection, blending deep historical narratives with the natural beauty of the Virginia coastline.

Address
Atlantic Ave
Websitenps.gov
Phone7578982410

Highlights

  • Commemorates the 1607 first landing of English colonists.

  • Site of the 1781 Battle of the Capes naval victory.

  • Scenic dune landscape perfect for quiet reflection.

  • Part of the broader Colonial National Historical Park.

Best For

History buffs and those seeking a peaceful, educational coastal walk.

Currency

USD $

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, Sightseeing, Nature Walk

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Location

Virginia, United States
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