What is there to do at Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park?

Popular activities include Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Fort Monroe National Monument (40 min), Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 1 min), Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 3 min), Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 20 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (1 h 47 min), Wright Brothers National Memorial (1 h 49 min).

Gray stone cross monument in front of a low stone wall at the end of a flagstone path

PART OF COLONIAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful crossing to a new land.

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About Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

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National Battlefield Park · Virginia

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Driving times from Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

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Cape Henry

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset
Tue: Sunrise to Sunset
Wed: Sunrise to Sunset
Thu: Sunrise to Sunset
Fri: Sunrise to Sunset
Sat: Sunrise to Sunset
Sun: Sunrise to Sunset

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - Walking

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park?: Popular activities include Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Fort Monroe National Monument (40 min), Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 1 min), Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 3 min), Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (1 h 20 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (1 h 47 min), Wright Brothers National Memorial (1 h 49 min).