Courageous. Resilient. Dedicated. Brave. Kind. Forgotten. The list could go on to describe the men who served in the 280 United States Lifesaving Stations along the east coast, west coast, and the Great Lakes. While this series focused on the original seven North Carolina stations, the same could be said of all the station crews. They [...]
We increased our attendance to 15,000 from March-November. We brought ShredFest to a new home on Hatteras Island. We recruited volunteers to assist the Park Service to open Little Kinnakeet Life-Saving Station to the public for weekly guided tours. That station had been closed for the past 20 years.
Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. (PIPSI) Contact: Joan L. Collins at: [email protected] or 301-706-3626 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Headline: NC Weekend to feature U.S. Life-Saving Service History Article Text: Submitted by the Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. PBS North Carolina Weekend will be featuring two important examples of the U.S. Life-Saving Service on the Carolina Coast (the [...]
On June 29, 1918, the steamer, Inca, became stranded in thick weather. The crew of the Caffey’s Inlet Coast Guard Station headed to the scene where they were able to successfully establish a line of communication via the breeches buoy. Several crew and officers were brought to shore but because the vessel was not in immediate [...]
Volunteers reenact the beach apparatus drill for the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station anniversary celebration. Summer Stevens photo The Chicamacomico Historical Association (CHA) held a 150th anniversary celebration October 12 and 13, 2024 to honor the history and the faithful service of the men who served at the very first US Lifesaving Station. Festivities were held [...]
Read the full article at OBX Today, or view the PDF below: Local residents and visitors celebrate Chicamacomico’s grand 150th anniversary
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Run the Inaugural Surfman Challenge! October 13, 2024 8 a.m. New in 2024! Take part in the first ever SURFMAN CHALLENGE, a two-mile fun run in the sound on the beautiful Hatteras Island beaches outside historic Chicamacomico Life Saving Station. View More Details and Register Now!
