Cape Henry Lighthouse Project Tour

Join APT DC for a tour of Cape Henry Lighthouse in Virginia Beach to learn about the recent stone repairs. Cape Henry Lighthouse was the first federally funded public works project of the newly formed United States government. It was authorized by George Washington and overseen by Alexander Hamilton. The Lighthouse is situated near the “First Landing” site where English settlers first set foot on their way to settle in Jamestown. Built with the same Aquia sandstone as much of Washington, D.C., the lighthouse guided sea travelers to safety for almost 100 years before being replaced in 1881. Cape Henry Lighthouse is one of six properties that Preservation Virginia owns, maintains, and opens to the public.

Recently, Preservation Virginia hired Dominion Traditional Building Group to carry out a project to repair a crack in the sandstone and replace a rusting lintel over the doorway. They, along with engineers from SGH, will talk about the history of the site, the need for the project, the challenges of the repairs, and the effect of the marine environment on historic building materials.

1.5 LU/HSW has been requested from AIA. Note: The lighthouse is located on a military base. You MUST have a REAL ID or Passport to attend. Please read the arrival instructions in your confirmation email carefully.