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General Management Plan Open For Comments
Help us plan for the park's future! We look forward to your comments. Last day for comments is June 4, 2013. More »
England's First Home in the New World
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site protects and preserves known portions of England's first New World settlements from 1584 to 1590.
This site also preserves the cultural heritage of the Native Americans, European Americans and African Americans who have lived on Roanoke Island.
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Junior Ranger
You can become a Junior Ranger at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site without leaving the safety and comfort of your computer screen...
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In The Park
In The Park, the park's free newspaper, provides a wealth of information on the park and the programs offered throughout the year.
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Trading Cards for Kids
Discover more than 500 stories about America’s journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own copies.
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Did You Know?
Roanoke Island became a safe haven of Freedom for escaped slaves when the Union seized the island during the Civil War. As a result, the first and largest Freedmen's Colony in North Carolina was established to prepare these African Americans for a new life after the war. More...