CHICAMACOMICO LIFE-SAVING STATION HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM

RODANTHE, NC

Aerial photo of the replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Marina Aerial photo of the replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Marina.
Aerial photo of the replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Marina Credit: CapeHatterasNPS

The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum is located in Rodanthe, NC, and is a popular destination for history buffs and tourists alike. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the United States Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard, which played a vital role in rescuing shipwrecked sailors along the treacherous Outer Banks.

The museum is housed in a restored 1874 life-saving station, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can explore the station and learn about the daily lives of the brave men who manned it, as well as the history of the Life-Saving Service. Exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that bring the past to life.

In addition to the museum, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site also offers guided tours of the station and its surrounding grounds. Visitors can see the original boathouse, watchtower, and other structures that were once used to save lives along the coast.

Overall, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum is a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Outer Banks and the brave men who risked their lives to save others.

CHICAMACOMICO LIFE-SAVING STATION HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RODANTHE NC. US MID #8403700105

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Aerial photo of the replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Marina Aerial photo of the replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Marina.
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Replacement marina store and restaurant facility at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

Contact CHICAMACOMICO LIFE-SAVING STATION HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM

CHICAMACOMICO LIFE-SAVING STATION HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM
23645 NC HWY
RODANTHE
NC
27968

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CHICAMACOMICO LIFE-SAVING STATION HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700105
Name CHICAMACOMICO LIFE-SAVING STATION HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 35.951103, -75.62344
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 970502
US Census Block: 1076