Posted in Virginia
May 10, 2020
The Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum Has A Fascinating And Haunting History
Virginia has an incredible collection of unique museums that offer insight into our state’s residents, history, and culture. Perhaps one of the most fascinating and underrated of them all is the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum. Located right on Atlantic Avenue, this building once operated as the Old Coast Guard Station. Today, visitors can learn about the history of the beach as well as the area’s maritime heritage.
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The hotel industry in Virginia Beach noticed that visitors from out of town were liable to drown in the water if there wasn't proper supervision. Therefore, hotels would hire young men from the Life Saving Service.



In fact, the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Team is considered to be one of the city's most haunted locations. At one time, the attic was used to house the bodies of shipwrecked victims until they could be claimed.

There are even phantom footsteps frequently heard making their way up to the guard tower.

Curious to learn more about the first lifeguards of Virginia Beach? Be sure to watch this brief video below, courtesy of the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum:
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Address: 2401 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA