Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

This lighthouse sits on an active military base - Fort Story.  Our car was thoroughly searched before we were granted access to the base (all compartments opened & searched, mirrors to check under the body, etc) - interesting experience.  

This structure was the first completed federal construction project by the new US government.  The lights helped travelers navigate safely into the Chesapeake Bay until the late 1800s when another lighthouse was built some 300 yards away, which still serves the area to this day (picture tomorrow).