Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Designation: Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Location: Virginia
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
Located on the south side of the Chesapeake Bay, Cape Henry Memorial sits within the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. From Interstate 64 E take exit 282 to merge onto US-13N/Northhampton Boulevard towards the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Then take US-60 E/Shore Drive exit toward Beaches, this is the last exit before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Follow Shore Drive and turn left onto Atlantic Ave and proceed to Gate 8. Follow Atlantic Ave to Cape Henry Memorial.
Images
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.
Credit: National Park Service
Located near overlook at Cape Henry
Credit: Park Ranger Linda Williams
At Overlook
Credit: Park Ranger Linda Williams
Near Overlook
Credit: Park Ranger Linda Williams
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Mar 9
Patchy rain nearby
High: 55.4°F | Low: 44.1°F
Humidity: 89%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 80%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 07:24 AM
Sunset: 07:06 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (72%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 47.9°F
Cloud Cover: 80%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Mar 10
Partly Cloudy
High: 62.4°F | Low: 45°F
Humidity: 86%
Wind: 11.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.3
Sunrise: 07:22 AM
Sunset: 07:07 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (63%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 51.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Mar 11
Cloudy
High: 68.2°F | Low: 51.3°F
Humidity: 91%
Wind: 18.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.3
Sunrise: 07:21 AM
Sunset: 07:08 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (54%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 57.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Atlantic Ave
Fort Story, VA 23459
🏤 Mailing Address:
Colonial National Historical Park P.O. Box 210
Yorktown, VA 23690
📞 Voice Phone: 7578982410
📞 Fax Phone: 7578982421
✉️ Email: colo_info@nps.gov