The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum is a
great historical place to visit while you are vacationing in a Rodanthe vacation rental.
Chicamacomico is the first operational station in the state. There are many other reasons Chicamacomico is a unique historical location, including the fact that it is the only location that consistently performs the complete drill that is known as the Beach Apparatus Drill, which is conducted by teams of the U.S. Coast Guard who are in active duty.
Chicamacomico, the first live-saving station in North Carolina, was constructed in 1874 and the new station was built in 1911. Structures in the original station include the boathouse, a cookhouse, and a cistern. Structures within the newer station include a boathouse, a garage, cisterns, and a stable. In 1959, the National Park Service had the original station moved closer to the 1911 one.
The Chicamacomico Historical Association, Inc., which was founded in
1974, is now the owner of the property. The association is a non-profit
organization and aims to restore and preserve these buildings as well as
to educate others about the history.
For more information on the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station in Rodanthe and for information on a Rodanthe vacation rental, contact Shore Vacations at 252-987-0090.
Chicamacomico is the first operational station in the state. There are many other reasons Chicamacomico is a unique historical location, including the fact that it is the only location that consistently performs the complete drill that is known as the Beach Apparatus Drill, which is conducted by teams of the U.S. Coast Guard who are in active duty.
History
The United States Life-Saving Service was created by the Congress. The main objective of the service was to check for ships that were in trouble along the state’s coast.Chicamacomico, the first live-saving station in North Carolina, was constructed in 1874 and the new station was built in 1911. Structures in the original station include the boathouse, a cookhouse, and a cistern. Structures within the newer station include a boathouse, a garage, cisterns, and a stable. In 1959, the National Park Service had the original station moved closer to the 1911 one.
The Chicamacomico Historical Association, Inc., which was founded in
1974, is now the owner of the property. The association is a non-profit
organization and aims to restore and preserve these buildings as well as
to educate others about the history.Commemoration
Chicamacomico is a commemoration of the shipwrecks, rescues, staff, and events that occurred as a part of the United States Life-Saving Service. While visiting Chicamacomico during your stay in a Rodanthe vacation rental, you can learn about the history of the United States Life-Saving Service through programs, demonstrations, drills, stories, exhibits, and tours. Exhibits include artifacts, photographs, videos, displays, journals, and equipment that have been used by the U.S. Living-Saving Service. The original 1874 station has items such as rescue equipment, a Beach Drill Cart, and a Life Car. The 1911 station has many exhibits.American Heroes Day
Chicamacomico celebrated American Heroes Day on August 1. This was Chicamacomico’s 8th Annual American Heroes Day. Many events are part of American Heroes Day including the U.S. Coast Guard Beach Apparatus Drill, the Posting of Colors by the United States Coast Guard Color Guard’s North Carolina sector, the Rescue Story of the S.S. Mirlo, a Water Rescue Demonstration, and many displays.Museum Tours
From April to November, the Chicamacomico Historic Site and the gift shop by the museum are open. An average tour that is self-guided is approximately one hour.For more information on the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station in Rodanthe and for information on a Rodanthe vacation rental, contact Shore Vacations at 252-987-0090.
