Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Free Community Event

Travel writer Jenny Scarborough wrote “What’s better than an unexpected treasure? The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum in Rodanthe, the northernmost village on Hatteras Island, could be the most overlooked attraction on the Outer Banks.”  If you have even the slightest interest in history, heroes, or things maritime, and a history that is so big, so unbelievable, yet so generally unknown, then no matter where you are staying on the Outer Banks, this is a must see. The U.S. Life-Saving Service was the precursor of today’s U.S. Coast Guard.  They were the original “Storm Warriors and “Rescue Heroes.” They routinely risked it all so that others may live. In addition to the complete 7 building, 7 acre beachfront complex is “The 1907 home of Cornelius and Daisy Midgett alone is worth the visit for the authentic period décor,” Scarborough continues. It is guaranteed to remind you of someone past. For much more, including a unique and fascinating program schedule found nowhere else on the Outer Banks, go to www.chicamacomico.net.  Finally, Scarborough ends by stating that visitors to the Outer Banks “deserve to know about the most authentic and emotional place to learn about Outer Banks history.”