Chicamacomico Historical Association — Preserving a Life-Saving Legacy

About

The Chicamacomico Historical Association serves as guardian of the site, artifacts, and story of the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Coast Guard Station. Its work centers on protecting this historic place and interpreting the history connected to it.

Vision

The Association’s VISION is to preserve and share Chicamacomico’s history forever while honoring its valiant heroes.

Mission

The Association’s MISSION is to safeguard the historic Chicamacomico site and communicate its unique story.

The Chicamacomico Historical Association is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to restoring, preserving, and interpreting the buildings and history of Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station. Its scope also includes the U.S. Life-Saving Service and its successor, the U.S. Coast Guard on the Outer Banks.

The Association operates both the museum site and museum shop and funds its own work. 100% of admission fees, gift shop purchases, memberships, and donations are directed toward preserving, restoring, and operating this historic site.

History of the Association

The organization was founded in 1974 at the direction of community activist and renowned artist Woodrow Edwards, renowned author and historian David Stick, and community activist Carolista Baum. Since then, benefactors and concerned local citizens have worked tirelessly to create a museum and history center that brings to life the experiences of the dedicated men who served their nation with such bravery throughout the 44-year history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service.

It is a history that should not be lost.

Contact

Chicamacomico Historical Association
P.O. Box 5
Rodanthe, NC 27968
griffijt@embarqmail.com