The brick lighthouse was constructed in the 1790s and was an important step for trade along the Virginia and Maryland coasts, as it made the Chesapeake Bay easier and safer to navigate.

Before 1875, ships sailing by the North Carolina coast faced a 40-mile "blind spot" between Bodie Island and Virginia's Cape Henry. Then, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla was created.

There are also log cabins available in the shadow of the famous Fort Story lighthouse. The surrounding area of Virginia Beach boasts some of the nation's top attractions. Whether interested in the ...