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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Located on the south side of the Chesapeake Bay, Cape Henry Memorial sits within the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. From Interstate 64 E take exit 282 to merge onto US-13N/Northhampton Boulevard towards the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Then take US-60 E/Shore Drive exit toward Beaches, this is the last exit before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Follow Shore Drive and turn left onto Atlantic Ave and proceed to Gate 8. Follow Atlantic Ave to Cape Henry Memorial.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
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§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Today
71°F
Partly Sunny
14 mph SE
Wed
83°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
13 to 16 mph SW
Thu
91°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph SW
Fri
91°F
Mostly Sunny
6 to 12 mph SW
Sat
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 14 mph N
Sun
82°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 15 mph E
Mon
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 to 14 mph S
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