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Cape Henry Memorial
Frequently Asked Questions
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Did You Know?
The English landed at Cape Henry at about 4:00 a.m. on April 26, 1607. That night, Virginia Indians launched an attack. Captain Gabriel Archer was shot through the palm and a sailor was also wounded.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST |