Hatteras Lighthouse Pavillon

Come learn about the US Life-saving Service. Hear true and amazing stories of daring shipwreck rescues from the Graveyard of the Atlantic by “America's Forgotten Heroes." Did you know the most highly awarded maritime rescue in US history occurred right here on the Outer Banks, August 16, 1918? Local historian, Keeper James Charlet, will give a 15 minute presentation full of facts at the Hatteras Lighthouse Pavillon. This will be the last set of presentations for the season (3:30 pm and 4:00 pm).

Come learn about the US Life-saving Service. Hear true and amazing stories of daring shipwreck rescues from the Graveyard of the Atlantic by “America's Forgotten Heroes." Did you know the most highly awarded maritime rescue in US history occurred right here on the Outer Banks, August 16, 1918? Local historian, Keeper James Charlet, will give a 15 minute presentation full of facts at the Hatteras Lighthouse Pavillon. This will be the last set of presentations for the season (3:30 pm and 4:00 pm).