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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, North Carolina 27954

Phone:

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(252) 473-5772

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(252) 473-2595

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Jazz!  

Did You Know?
Jazz music was born in New Orleans at the turn of the twentieth century, a combination of many musical styles, including blues, gospel and ragtime. The originality of the art form came from its focus on improvisation.

Last Updated: August 06, 2006 at 10:52 EST