Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Part of Colonial National Historical Park · VA · nps.gov page

Gray stone cross monument in front of a low stone wall at the end of a flagstone path — A granite cross erected in 1935 by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, in memory of the wooden cross erected by the English colonists in 1607.Photo: NPS Photo

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.

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Patinaed statue of a military officer flanked by flagpoles and benches — Located near overlook at Cape HenryPhoto: NPS Photo

Battle of Capes Wayside — At OverlookPhoto: Park Ranger Linda Williams

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