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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site The English flag flies near the restored fort.
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
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At Fort Raleigh:

The Lost Colony outdoor symphonic drama is offered during summer evenings from mid-June to mid-August at the park's Waterside Theatre.

Located within the park, The Elizabethan Gardens offers a year-round opportunity to enjoy 10 acres of flora as a living memorial to England's first New World colonists.

Nearby National Parks:

Cape Hatteras National Seashore: The northern entrance to the national seashore is approximately nine miles from the park.

Wright Brothers National Memorial: The site of the Wright brothers' first successful airplane flights is approximately 18 miles from the park.

Other Outer Banks Attractions:

For area food, lodging, and other trip planning information, visit the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau or Dare County Chamber of Commerce websites.

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John White's map of Roanoke Island

Did You Know?
Roanoke Island was meant to be a brief stop for the 1587 Colonists, but was never planned to be their new home. Their final destination was meant to be the Chesapeake Bay, two days sail further north.
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Last Updated: April 26, 2010 at 11:22 MST