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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

North Carolina's most famous lighthouse is open for tours. Learn about this history of this guardian of the “graveyard of the Atlantic”.

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Visit this famous lighthouse in Buxton, North Carolina. Exhibits cover the history of the area. The lighthouse and visitor’s center is open all year. The hours are:

  • 9am - 6pm in summer, 9am - 5pm rest of year
  • Memorial Day through Labor Day 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Labor Day through Memorial Day 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

For more information about visiting the lighthouse or ranger led tours, call 252-995-4474

Also see the facinating story of the relocation of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. This website features a variety of multimedia materials documenting the process of moving this famous lighthouse. In 1989, after many debates, studies and proposals, the National Park Service (NPS), who is also the provider for this website, made the decision to move the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse approximately one-half mile from its current location to an area less susceptible to the ocean’s influence.

On this site, find press releases about the progress of the relocation as well as the relighting. Other features include the Lighthouse Move Timeline, historical materials, the phased work plan, as well as videos and photos that cover the move of this famous historical site.