Willis Agustus Hodges Presentation

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Trail Center
Main Park Address: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

When

May 21, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cape Henry Lighthouse and First Landing State Park are excited to share with you the history of the Lighthouse right here at First Landing State Park. In this week's edition, we'll be presenting on Willis Augustus Hodges, Cape Henry's first African American lightkeeper.

Willis Augustus Hodges - Cape Henry's First African American Lightkeeper

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov