Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station

Located on Hwy. 12. First U.S. Lifesaving Station in North Carolina built and manned in 1874. Original station was converted into a boathouse when a newer station was constructed in 1911; now restored to original structure. The historic seven-building site has exhibits and displays, including one honoring the African Americans that manned the Pea Island Lifesaving Station, is open mid-April – November. Variety of programs offered during summer months. Call for schedule. Admission charged. Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site is one of the many sites on the Historic Albemarle Tour www.historicalbemarletour.org

Getting There & Details

Address
PO Box 5 23645 Hwy 12Rodanthe, NC 27968
Phone
(252)987-1552
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.chicamacomico.net
Map
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