Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is where Sir Walter Raleigh landed on Roanoke Island (reached on U.S. 158) in 1584. The following year the first English settlement in America was founded on the island by John White, and here on August 18th 1587 White's granddaughter Virginia Dare was born - the first child of English parents to be born in North America.
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Thereafter the settlement mysteriously disappeared. Returning from Europe some years later White found only the enigmatic word "Croatoan" carved on a tree, indicating perhaps an attack by a local tribe of Indians of that name. The Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site tells the story of this "lost colony".
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
United States
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
United States
Phone 1 (252) 473-5772
Fax 1 (252) 473-2595
Hours
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| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Related Attractions
Elizabethan Gardens
The Elizabethan Gardens are located within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on the north end of Roanoke Island at Manteo. For those choosing to visit, they will be greeted by a wonderful display of floral arrangements that will delight even those not into gardening. Also on display is period furniture, English portraits, and intricately carved statues.
Elizabethan Gardens
1411 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
United States
1411 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
United States
Phone 1 (252) 473-3234
Fax 1 (252) 473-3244
Hours
March 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Lindsay Warren Visitor Center
The Lindsay Warren Visitor Center is located in Fort Raleigh National Historic Site near Manteo. The center has a wonderful array of displays related to the history of Fort Raleigh and the surrounding areas. Also on hand are park rangers to answer any questions you may have. A gift shop is also located in the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center and sells interesting mementos.
Roanoke Island - Lost Colony
Fans of outdoor theater will want to be sure to see the play The Lost Colony when on Roanoke Island. The Lost Colony is the longest running outdoor and oldest outdoor drama in the United States. Over the years, The Lost Colony has entertained over 4 million visitors and produced notable actors including Andy Griffith and Terrance Mann. The theater is located in Fort Raleigh National Historic Site near Manteo.
