1789: Benjamin Smith, governor of North Carolina from 1810-1811 and the ... 1898: The U.S. Government acquires 20 acres for the Cape Fear Lighthouse and the “Federal Road” through condemnation.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, its famous companion 43 miles down N.C. 12 to the south, will remain closed this year for ...

The National Park Service has a webpage dedicated to safety tips and rules for lighthouse climbs. Meanwhile, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is closed for restoration and will likely not open until 2026.

Documentary series. A decommissioned and rusting lighthouse off of Cape Fear in North Carolina needs help, and a stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina needs a bit of ...