Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Climb to the top of the last remaining brick lighthouse on the Outer Banks and learn the history of this historic structure.
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- Lighting the maritime path: The geography of North Carolina's lighthouses In this lesson students will examine images of North Carolina lighthouses from the Built Heritage Collection at North Carolina State University and explore various websites to determine the relative location of eight North Carolina lighthouses and develop an understanding of maritime activities and coastal living.
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- Roanoke River Lighthouse: A new addition to Plymouth, North Carolina's landscape is a reproduction of the original 1866 Light Station. Operated by the Maritime Museum, this lighthouse is like no other on the coast and is a treat to visit.
- Heritage Square: Located in Fayetteville, Heritage Square has some of the most beautiful homes of the early 19th century. Guided tours are available on request.
- Chatham County Historical Museum: Students will find many historic artifacts at this museum located in the center of Pittsboro in the old Chatham County Courthouse.
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- Learn more about Civil War, Currituck County, North Carolina, Outer Banks, architecture, arts, conservation, historic sites, history, national landmarks, and preservation history.
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The only lighthouse in North Carolina still housed in its original structure and one of only a dozen lighthouses nationwide with an original Fresnel lens still in use, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse is in the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse remains today an active aid to navigation and serves a 40 mile stretch of the Atlantic coast between Cape Henry in VA and Bodie Island in NC.
Tour groups are welcomed at the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. Special rates are available for school groups provided arrangements are made in advance with the site manager who may be reached by telephone at 252-453-8152 or by e-mail at info@currituckbeachlight.com.
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