Images of Oak Island Light
Oak Island Light and its collection
Source
The Oak Island Lighthouse is an active lighthouse situated near the mouth of the Cape Fear River at Caswell Beach in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It is a significant historical site, having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 5, 2007. The lighthouse replaced the Cape Fear Lighthouse, a steel-framed structure on Bald Head Island, in May 1958.
Oak Island Lighthouse Park and Surroundings
The Oak Island Lighthouse Park is open to the public throughout the year. A walkway leading to the beach offers a great viewpoint for taking photos of the lighthouse. Along the way, visitors can read descriptive signs that provide information about the site's history as well as the local wildlife and vegetation.
Tours of Oak Island Lighthouse
The interior of the Oak Island Lighthouse is open to the general public, specifically those aged seven years or older. Tours to the second level of the lighthouse are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the inside of this historic structure.
FRPhare d'Oak Island
History & Anthropology Science & Technology Historic house Industrial heritage Garden & Park
#11 Free museums in North Carolina #13 History & Anthropology in North Carolina #4 Science & Technology in North Carolina #4 Gardens & parks in North Carolina #11 Historic houses in North Carolina #2 Industrial & heritage museums in North Carolina #150 Gardens & parks in United States #123 Industrial & heritage museums in United States
#11 Free museums in North Carolina
#13 History & Anthropology in North Carolina
#4 Science & Technology in North Carolina
#4 Gardens & parks in North Carolina
#11 Historic houses in North Carolina
#2 Industrial & heritage museums in North Carolina
#150 Gardens & parks in United States
#123 Industrial & heritage museums in United States