Operational Updates for Oct. 19 at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial

October 19, 2026

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will reopen to the public at 9 a.m. on Oct. 19, the National Park Service announced.

A number of facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore will also reopen as part of the operational update. Visitors should check current conditions and facility availability before traveling, as access and services may vary by location.

The reopenings restore public access to several major National Park Service destinations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, including sites highlighting the region’s natural scenery and history.

Read the full story at https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/operational-updates-for-cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-oct-19-2026.htm

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