The Beach Apparatus of the US Lifesaving Service and Early USCG

The mechanics of The Beach Apparatus of the United States Lifesaving Service and early United States Coast Guard by Larry Grubbs - Station Keeper, Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station The Lyle Gun is fired during a Beach Apparatus Drill at Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. See the shot line leading from the faking box at right to the shot, [...]

2019-11-19T10:26:42-05:00May 13th, 2019|Categories: History, News Release|Comments Off on The Beach Apparatus of the US Lifesaving Service and Early USCG

Chicamacomico Wins the Prize

Dinah Beveridge - Site Manager, Mary Ann Cohen - Board Member, Ralph Buxton - Past Treasurer, Larry Grubbs - President, John Griffin - Past President Each Year the Outer Banks Community Foundation sponsors a Video Contest with the general theme of “How the Community Foundation has helped us”. Using source material from a variety [...]

2019-02-27T03:34:21-05:00February 25th, 2019|Categories: News Release|Comments Off on Chicamacomico Wins the Prize

Property Adjacent to the 1911 Station

Funded in large part by the Dare County Tourism Board, Chicamacomico was able to purchase the property adjacent to the 1911 Station so as to insure that it remain undeveloped unless and until our organization can determine a use consistent with our mission (to preserve this site and the stories of the men who served in [...]

2018-12-21T17:23:43-05:00December 12th, 2018|Categories: News Release|Comments Off on Property Adjacent to the 1911 Station

Oath of Office

Today Chicamacomico was quite thrilled to host Michael Maloney who was administered the Oath of Office by Sean Maloney, his Dad. Michael enlisted in the USCG under the Direct Admission Law Specialty Program and will “ship out” to Washington DC after the holidays. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill Law School Michael elected to serve his country [...]

2018-12-21T14:41:51-05:00December 12th, 2018|Categories: Alerts, History, News Release, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Oath of Office

IFP: Time Travelling in Rodanthe

Discovering Hatteras Island’s Own Outdoor Drama The Local online news outlet here in Hatteras Island, the Island Free Press (IFP) wrote a wonderful article on the Chicamacomico LSS and the Drama and history it has to offer. Take a Look at "Time Travelling in Rodanthe – Discovering Hatteras Island’s Own Outdoor Drama"

2018-12-21T17:23:43-05:00July 23rd, 2018|Categories: News Release|Comments Off on IFP: Time Travelling in Rodanthe

Oregon Inlet Station Flagpole Stands Tall at Chicamacomico LSS

This flagpole is from the old Oregon Inlet Station and was originally a communications tower that, after it was declared obsolete, was trimmed by 20’ to replace the station’s old flagpole. Board members Larry Grubbs and Sandy Sanderson set the pole into its stand while board member Mike Daugherty mans the ladder. Larry [...]

2019-11-19T10:33:04-05:00July 18th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Oregon Inlet Station Flagpole Stands Tall at Chicamacomico LSS

NC Historian Kevin Duffus’s Book on the Mirlo Rescue

The Chicamacomico Historical Association is most pleased to announce that acclaimed NC Historian Kevin Duffus is about to launch the definitive story of the Mirlo Rescue in time for the 100th Anniversary of this incredible rescue that took place of our shores on August 16, 1918. His book " Into the Burning See The 1918 Mirlo [...]

2018-12-21T17:23:44-05:00June 8th, 2018|Categories: News Release|Comments Off on NC Historian Kevin Duffus’s Book on the Mirlo Rescue

Donation to Chicamacomico’s Centennial Commemoration

MIDGETT REALTY's Tim Midgett and Susie Midgett Austin (center) present a check for $5,000 to Chicamacomico Historical Association President John Griffin (left) and Treasurer Ralph Buxton (right) to help support the Mirlo Centennial Commemoration Aug. 13-17, 2018. (CHA photo) Midgett Realty is supporting the week-long commemoration of the centennial of the Mirlo Rescue, Aug. 13-17, [...]

2018-12-21T17:23:44-05:00April 24th, 2018|Categories: News Release|Comments Off on Donation to Chicamacomico’s Centennial Commemoration

Easter Week Activities at Chicamacomico

Chicamacomico Life Saving Station & Museum opens for the 2018 season on Monday, April 2nd. Chicamacomico is one of the most complete sites of all remaining Life Saving Stations in the nation. The site is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM. Admission fee is $8 [...]

2018-12-21T17:23:44-05:00March 19th, 2018|Categories: News Release|Comments Off on Easter Week Activities at Chicamacomico
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