Virginia Beaches historic Cape Henry Lighthouse

In this episode, we interview the iconic Cape Henry Lighthouse. I didn’t understand it though so had to get an interpreter. That’s where this weeks guest comes in, joining us is Rachel Balderson, a dedicated historic interpreter for the Cape Henry Lighthouse, ready to share its rich story and significance. 

Rachel describes the architecture and historical significance of the Cape Henry Lighthouse, its impact on the local community, and its role in Virginia’s broader state history.Rachel takes on rapid-fire questions about Virginia Beach history, sharing quick facts about the Cape Henry Lighthouse’s first lighting in 1792, the founding by Adam Thoroughgood, the city’s independence in 1963, and other historical landmarks and events that paint a vivid picture of Virginia Beach's past.

https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/cape-henry-lighthouse/