HAMPTON, Va. — The batteries at Fort Monroe may have looked a little rough as of Tuesday, they were expected be looking much better in a few weeks and be better protected from the elements thanks to a new coat of paint.
The Old Point Comport lighthouse was covered with plastic as a contractor hired by the U.S. Coast Guard worked to remove lead paint from.
The work was being done in anticipation of the Coast Guard turning control of the lighthouse over to the Fort Monroe Authority by the end of 2025…