Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

 A beacon of safety to sailors and mariners since the 17th century, the uniquely yellow Hereford Inlet Lighthouse has long overlooked Hereford Inlet. It was built in 1874 in the Swiss Gothic Style and its light was visible at a distance of at least 13 nautical miles. However, a severe storm in the August of 1913 greatly damaged the lighthouse’s foundation, forcing it to be moved 150 feet west to where it sits today. In 1964, the times caught up with the quaint lighthouse and the U.S. Coast Guard replaced it with an automated light on a skeletal tower. Today, the lighthouse still stands as a museum and a beloved landmark of the area.

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church



Baby Diamondback Terrapins


The diamondback terrapins is the only species in the world that spend its entire lives in brackish coastal marshes. Terrapins were once very common throughout the area and were often eaten by Native Americans and European settlers. However, from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, they were nearly hunted to extinction. Their numbers have bounced back, but they still face many threats like habitat destruction, crab traps, poaching and cars.