The Outer Banks of North Carolina is loved for its amazing shorelines, incredible wildlife, and opportunities to spend time indulging in delicious local flavors no matter when you arrive. It’s also a vacation destination where the past and present go seamlessly hand-in-hand thanks to meticulously maintained historic stops like the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station. When you’re looking to learn more about the stories the Outer Banks has to tell, this is a place you won’t want to leave off your itinerary the next time you’re in town.
A Multi-Functional Historic Stop
The Chicamacomico Life Saving Station is located in scenic Rodanthe and functions as a museum, restored life-saving station, and historic Hatteras site. Travelers who take time to visit this location on Hatteras Island will find they have an opportunity to step back in time and see how these vital stations operated in the area through the late 19th century. This life-saving station was designed as a place where guards could watch out for coastline shipwrecks and quickly head out to help struggling crew members and sailors. Of all the remaining life-saving stations in North Carolina, the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station is considered the most complete with two stations and five outbuildings for guests to check out.
What to See While You’re Here
A visit to the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station is a chance for guests to explore the 1874 Station, the 1911 Station, water tanks, the stable, a tractor shed, two cookhouses, the boathouse, and a village home that’s been restored. The exhibits and displays showcase stories and artifacts that tell the story of early U.S. Life-Saving services within the U.S. Coast Guard and how they were trained and carried out their duties successfully. As you walk from place to place, you’ll find yourself standing in the first of seven life-saving stations that were built in the state of North Carolina in 1874. As you stroll through, make sure to keep your eyes open for artifacts like drill poles, an original surfboat that was used by rescuers, a breeches buoy, and a rare life-car too. Today, the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historic Site is preserved and cared for by the Chicamacomico Historical Association in tandem with a group of dedicated volunteers. Before you leave, be sure to swing by the gift shop to pick up a souvenir to commemorate your visit.
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