After the changes wrought by four centuries, it is not easy to imagine the America seen by the small band of settlers who gained for England a foothold in the New World. They had left behind the comfortable limits and familiar rhythms of European civilization for a boundless and unpredictable world in which vigilance, courage, and endurance were needed just to survive. We invite you to visit our site - whether your interest is in the general history of Fort Raleigh, educational supplements, maps or current exhibits, you'll find a wealth of information below: