https://www.nps.gov/fora News releases from Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers-announce-facility-closures-ahead-of-winter-storm.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:53:00 EST Ahead of an impending winter storm, all National Park Service visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will be closed this weekend and will remain closed through at least the morning of Feb. 2. The Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke campgrounds are closing at 12 p.m. today. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers-announce-facility-closures-ahead-of-winter-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-plan-to-stabilize-shoreline-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:00:00 EST On Jan. 14, 2026, National Park Service South Atlantic-Gulf Acting Regional Director Darrel Echols signed a Finding of No Significant Impact for Fort Raleigh National Historic Site’s Shoreline Stabilization for Erosion Control environmental assessment. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-approves-plan-to-stabilize-shoreline-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-and-wright-brothers-national-memorial-closures-and-delayed-openings-due-to-hurricane-erin.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:58:00 EST The National Park Service will delay opening Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial until 12pm on August 21, 2025 due to expected impacts from Hurricane Erin. The Bodie Island Lighthouse will remain closed on August 21st, and will reopen once post-storm assessments are complete. All other facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) remain closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-and-wright-brothers-national-memorial-closures-and-delayed-openings-due-to-hurricane-erin.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-announces-public-comment-period-for-plan-to-stabilize-shoreline.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:18:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site invites public review and comments on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for a plan to stabilize its shoreline. The draft EA is open for public comment from July 21 through August 20, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-announces-public-comment-period-for-plan-to-stabilize-shoreline.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/visitor-facilities-at-cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-and-wright-brothers-nmem-will-reopen-at-normal-times-jan-24.htm Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:22:00 EST Following multiple days of snow and ice removal from park roads and sidewalks, National Park Service visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will reopen at normal times on Friday, Jan. 24. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing on Friday; however, visitors should use caution while driving and walking through the parks, particularly during the colder morning hours. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/visitor-facilities-at-cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-and-wright-brothers-nmem-will-reopen-at-normal-times-jan-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/visitor-facilities-at-cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-and-wright-brothers-nmem-to-remain-closed-jan-23-shoreline-erosion-public-meeting-postponed.htm Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:32:00 EST National Park Service visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh) and Wright Brothers National Memorial will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 23. Fort Raleigh’s shoreline erosion public meeting, originally scheduled for Jan. 23, is postponed—a new date will be announced in the coming days. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/visitor-facilities-at-cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-and-wright-brothers-nmem-to-remain-closed-jan-23-shoreline-erosion-public-meeting-postponed.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-announce-visitor-facility-closures-ahead-of-winter-storm.htm Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:56:00 EST Ahead of an impending winter storm, National Park Service visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh) and Wright Brothers National Memorial will close at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 and remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 22. Outdoor areas at the Seashore and Fort Raleigh will remain open. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-announce-visitor-facility-closures-ahead-of-winter-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-invites-public-comment-on-preliminary-alternatives-to-stabilize-shoreline.htm Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:53:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site invites public comments on three preliminary alternatives for stabilizing approximately one mile of its shoreline. Public comment on the preliminary alternatives is open from Jan. 8-Feb. 21, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-invites-public-comment-on-preliminary-alternatives-to-stabilize-shoreline.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-opens-new-freedom-trail-exhibit-national-trails-day-june-1.htm Wed, 22 May 2024 04:21:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh) and the Dare County Trails Commission will celebrate National Trails Day, June 1, 2024, by unveiling newly installed educational exhibits along Fort Raleigh’s Freedom Trail. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-opens-new-freedom-trail-exhibit-national-trails-day-june-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-seeks-information-on-human-caused-fires-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:21:00 EST National Park Service law enforcement rangers responded this morning to a report of two wildfires adjacent to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site’s Freedom Trail. Both fires were safely extinguished and pose no risk to public safety. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-seeks-information-on-human-caused-fires-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/weather-related-facility-closures-announced-at-cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers.htm Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:26:00 EST Facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial, will close ahead of anticipated impacts from a strong cold front forecast to bring strong winds, coastal flooding and ocean overwash Tuesday, Jan. 9 into Wednesday, Jan 10. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/weather-related-facility-closures-announced-at-cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/delayed-december-18-openings-at-cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers.htm Sun, 17 Dec 2023 06:58:00 EST Due to anticipated impacts from severe weather conditions during the overnight hours, visitor facilities will have a delayed 12 p.m. opening Monday, Dec. 18 at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. The Seashore’s Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke campgrounds will open when possible. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/delayed-december-18-openings-at-cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/mike-henry-named-chief-ranger-at-cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem.htm Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:32:00 EST National Park Service law enforcement ranger Mike Henry has been named as the new chief ranger at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial (Outer Banks Group). Henry’s promotion from the Outer Banks Group’s deputy chief ranger to chief ranger occurred Oct. 22. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/mike-henry-named-chief-ranger-at-cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-reopening-most-facilities-september-24.htm Sat, 23 Sep 2023 08:06:00 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial are reopening all facilities, except for the Cape Point Campground, at normal times tomorrow, Sept. 24. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-reopening-most-facilities-september-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-announce-facility-closures-ahead-of-severe-weather-conditions.htm Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:33:00 EST The National Park Service has started closing facilities ahead of severe weather conditions at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Facilities are expected to reopen Sunday, Sept. 24, after post-storm assessments are completed. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-announce-facility-closures-ahead-of-severe-weather-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-plan-to-reopen-most-facilities-sept-1.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:37:00 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial plan to reopen all facilities, except for Cape Point and Ocracoke campgrounds, at normal times tomorrow, Sept. 1. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-plan-to-reopen-most-facilities-sept-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-facilities-closed-aug-31.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:24:00 EST All facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will be closed Thursday, Aug. 31, due to expected tropical storm strength winds and heavy rainfall. Once post-storm assessments are completed, facilities at the three parks will reopen to the public. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-ns-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem-facilities-closed-aug-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-seeks-help-solving-recent-crimes.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:41:00 EST National Park Service employees and partners over the past several weeks have noticed an increase in vandalism, theft and attempted theft of government property at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-seeks-help-solving-recent-crimes.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-opportunities-to-bid-on-several-federal-contracts.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:30:00 EST The National Park Service has several government contracts for businesses to bid on at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-opportunities-to-bid-on-several-federal-contracts.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/community-invited-to-view-capitol-christmas-tree-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:37:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Manteo, invites the community to view the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree when it makes a stop at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/community-invited-to-view-capitol-christmas-tree-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers-urge-caution-during-periods-of-heavy-rainfall-strong-winds.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:45:00 EST From today through this weekend, visitors to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial should use caution due to expected periods of heavy rainfall, flooding and strong wind. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers-urge-caution-during-periods-of-heavy-rainfall-strong-winds.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/nps-announces-opportunities-to-bid-on-federal-government-contracts-in-dare-county-n-c.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:46:00 EST The National Park Service has several open government contracts for businesses to bid on at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/nps-announces-opportunities-to-bid-on-federal-government-contracts-in-dare-county-n-c.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/quilt-on-display-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-contains-secret-messages.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:51:00 EST From shooflies to flying geese, it is said secret messages like the ones sewn into a commemorative quilt helped guide runaway enslaved people on the perilous road to freedom in the 1860s. The commemorative quilt will be on display at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site’s visitor center Sunday, June 12 through Thursday, June 30. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/quilt-on-display-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-contains-secret-messages.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/robin-snyder-selected-as-deputy-superintendent-for-cape-hatteras-national-seashore-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-wright-brothers-national-memorial.htm Thu, 26 May 2022 02:25:00 EST Robin Snyder was recently selected as the new deputy superintendent for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/robin-snyder-selected-as-deputy-superintendent-for-cape-hatteras-national-seashore-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-wright-brothers-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-and-fort-raleigh-seek-volunteers-for-park-day-events.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:38:00 EST On April 9, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will host several Park Day volunteer events, including a large-scale beach cleanup effort held in partnership with the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-and-fort-raleigh-seek-volunteers-for-park-day-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-provides-educational-talks-and-tours-during-obx-history-weekend-2022.htm Mon, 14 Mar 2022 02:00:00 EST National Park Service staff at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial will provide educational talks and tours during this year’s OBX History Weekend. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-provides-educational-talks-and-tours-during-obx-history-weekend-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/group-of-eastern-north-carolina-national-park-sites-host-record-visits-in-2021.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:18:00 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial combined to host nearly four million visits in 2021. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/group-of-eastern-north-carolina-national-park-sites-host-record-visits-in-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/learn/news/nps-announces-weather-related-delayed-openings.htm Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:32:00 EST Due to anticipated winter storm conditions, Wright Brothers National Memorial and the visitor centers at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Bodie Island Light Station will not open Saturday, Jan. 29 until 12 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/learn/news/nps-announces-weather-related-delayed-openings.htm https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/learn/news/delayed-openings-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem.htm Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:21:00 EST In anticipation of a winter storm event, Wright Brothers National Memorial and the visitor center at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will not open Friday, Jan. 21 until 12 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/learn/news/delayed-openings-fort-raleigh-nhs-wright-brothers-nmem.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/waterside-theatre-fort-raleigh-nhs-to-receive-new-seating-2022.htm Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:22:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site awarded a $236,000 contract to Irwin Seating (Grand Rapids, Mich.) on Dec. 30, 2021 to fabricate and install new seating in the park’s Waterside Theatre, home of “The Lost Colony” outdoor symphonic drama. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/waterside-theatre-fort-raleigh-nhs-to-receive-new-seating-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/text-alert-service-launched-by-cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers.htm Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:26:00 EST The public can now sign up to receive a variety of text alerts from Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Text alerts may include park operational updates, conditions, information on educational programs and more. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/text-alert-service-launched-by-cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/archaeologists-to-embark-on-new-search-for-clues-to-solve-americas-oldest-unsolved-mystery.htm Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:23:00 EST Archaeologists will probe new locations at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site from Sept. 15-24, as part of ongoing efforts to solve America’s oldest unsolved mystery – the fate of Sir Walter Raleigh’s “Lost Colony” that went missing more than 400 years ago. The public is invited to view the dig for clues. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/archaeologists-to-embark-on-new-search-for-clues-to-solve-americas-oldest-unsolved-mystery.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/outer-banks-national-park-sites-experience-high-and-record-visitor-levels-during-first-six-months-of-2021.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:30:00 EST Over the first six months of 2021, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial experienced some of the highest levels of visitation ever recorded. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/outer-banks-national-park-sites-experience-high-and-record-visitor-levels-during-first-six-months-of-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/meaghan-johnson-selected-as-chief-of-resource-management-for-national-parks-eastern-north-carolina.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:18:00 EST Meaghan Johnson was recently selected as the chief of resource management and science for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Lookout National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Moores Creek National Battlefield and Wright Brothers National Memorial (National Parks of Eastern North Carolina). https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/meaghan-johnson-selected-as-chief-of-resource-management-for-national-parks-eastern-north-carolina.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers-go-digital.htm Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:51:00 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial are pleased to announce several new ways for visitors to digitally connect with their national park sites. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-wright-brothers-go-digital.htm https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-and-wright-brothers-national-memorial-break-january-visitation-records.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:55:00 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial had the highest levels of visitation in January 2021 than any other January on record. The Outer Banks Group hosted over 3 million combined visits in 2020. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-and-wright-brothers-national-memorial-break-january-visitation-records.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-cape-hatteras-wright-brothers-implement-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid19-prevention-and-protection.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:25:00 EST To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners, and contractors. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-cape-hatteras-wright-brothers-implement-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid19-prevention-and-protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2021-commercial-use-authorization-applications-open-for-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:01:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the 2021 Commercial Use Authorization application process for Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and Wright Brothers National Memorial is now open. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2021-commercial-use-authorization-applications-open-for-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/museums-at-cape-hatteras-and-wright-brothers-and-visitor-center-at-fort-raleigh-set-to-open.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:12:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and consistent with North Carolina’s “Safer at Home Phase 2.5” executive order, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are reopening three indoor facilities. The visitor center at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will reopen Saturday, September 5th. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/museums-at-cape-hatteras-and-wright-brothers-and-visitor-center-at-fort-raleigh-set-to-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/status-of-operations-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm Wed, 13 May 2020 07:50:00 EST For the purpose of staying healthy while following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and Dare and Hyde County public health authorities, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are increasing recreational opportunities on May 22. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/status-of-operations-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-wright-brothers-national-memorial-announce-temporary-closures-of-visitor-centers.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:35:00 EST To minimize potential spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), consistent with federal, state, and local advisories, visitor centers at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are temporarily closed, effective immediately. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-wright-brothers-national-memorial-announce-temporary-closures-of-visitor-centers.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2020-commercial-use-authorization-applications-open-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-cape-hatteras-national-seashore-wright-brothers-national-memorial.htm Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:28:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the 2020 Commercial Use Authorization application process for Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and Wright Brothers National Memorial is now open. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2020-commercial-use-authorization-applications-open-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-cape-hatteras-national-seashore-wright-brothers-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-to-reopen-portions-of-frisco-campground-on-saturday.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:34:00 EST With water service restored, at 08:00 am, Saturday 9/14/19, a portion of the Frisco Campground will reopen. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-to-reopen-portions-of-frisco-campground-on-saturday.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-to-open-most-hatteras-island-visitor-areas-at-noon-on-september-12-2019.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:18:00 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore will open most visitor areas on Hatteras Island, including those in the villages of Frisco and Hatteras tomorrow, 9/12/19, at noon. National Park Service visitor areas and services on Ocracoke Island remain closed. The ferry between Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island is not accessible to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-to-open-most-hatteras-island-visitor-areas-at-noon-on-september-12-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/hurricane-dorian-evacuation-orders-begin-to-lift.htm Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:34:00 EST Evacuation Orders Begin to lift for Dare County, restricted access remains for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/hurricane-dorian-evacuation-orders-begin-to-lift.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/hurricane-dorian-park-remains-closed.htm Sat, 07 Sep 2019 02:00:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site remains closed pending damage assessments and mitigation post- Hurricane Dorian. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/hurricane-dorian-park-remains-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-and-wright-brothers-to-suspend-all-operations-sept-3.htm Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:49:00 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will suspend all operations Sept 3 in advance of Hurricane Dorian. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/cape-hatteras-fort-raleigh-and-wright-brothers-to-suspend-all-operations-sept-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/outer-banks-group-prepares-for-hurricane-dorian-ocracoke-services-to-be-suspended.htm Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:36:00 EST Outer Banks Group Prepares for Hurricane Dorian. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/outer-banks-group-prepares-for-hurricane-dorian-ocracoke-services-to-be-suspended.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-participating-in-national-bell-ringing-ceremony.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:47:00 EST On August 25, 2019, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first landing of enslaved Africans in English-occupied North America by conducting a special program at 2:30 p.m., followed by participating in a national bell ringing ceremony at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-participating-in-national-bell-ringing-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/19_032.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:02:00 EST National Park Service staff at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and Wright Brothers National Memorial look forward to greeting Outer Banks visitors over the Independence Day holiday next week. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/19_032.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/19_025.htm Thu, 30 May 2019 05:22:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 3,212,924 visitors to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial in 2018 spent $203.1 million in communities near the parks. That spending supported 2,947 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $255.4 million. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/19_025.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/19_007.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:49:00 EST The National Park Service will hold Commercial Services Orientations and Open Houses on Hatteras, Ocracoke, and Roanoke Islands to share information about the Commercial Use Authorization programs at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/19_007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/19_002.htm Sat, 26 Jan 2019 03:00:00 EST With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will resume regular operations on January 26, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/19_002.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_051.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2018 01:50:00 EST The National Parks of Eastern North Carolina are pleased to announce that Dr. Tracy A. Ziegler has been selected to serve as the new chief of resource management and science for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Lookout National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Moores Creek National Battlefield, and Wright Brothers National Memorial (National Parks of Eastern North Carolina). She will manage the natural and cultural resource and research programs for all five parks. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_051.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_041.htm Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:49:00 EST The majority of visitor services and facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will reopen on Sunday, September 16. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_041.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_040.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:36:00 EST Due to Hurricane Florence’s projected path toward the North Carolina coast, and due to Dare County’s mandatory evacuation order for visitors and residents, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will suspend visitor services and temporarily close all visitor facilities at 12:00 pm today. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_040.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_038.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:49:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will host the second annual Outer Banks History Weekend September 8-9, 2018. This two-day event will commemorate the 400th year of Sir Walter Raleigh’s death. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_038.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_028.htm Thu, 28 Jun 2018 03:40:00 EST National Park Service staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial look forward to welcoming visitors to the Outer Banks over the Independence Day holiday next week. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_028.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_018.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:44:00 EST National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac welcomes visitors and members of the local communities to visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial during National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_018.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_013.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:02:00 EST Several public information sessions aimed at educating the local community on the risks of wildfires are scheduled for later this month. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_006.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2018 01:09:00 EST Visitor facilities at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site closed today due to winter storm. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_006.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_003.htm Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:19:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Visitor Center will reopen on January 6. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_003.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_002.htm Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:27:00 EST Due to continued hazardous conditions as a result of the recent winter storm, National Park Service visitor facilities at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will remain closed on Friday, January 5. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_002.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_001.htm Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:15:00 EST In anticipation of a winter storm event, visitor facilities at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will be closed on Thursday, January 4. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/18_001.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_061.htm Fri, 10 Nov 2017 06:15:00 EST National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac wishes to thank all of the U.S. Armed Forces veterans who reside in Carteret, Dare, Hyde, and Pender Counties, including many National Park Service military veteran employees, for their service to the United States of America. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_061.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_053.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:38:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is reopening visitor services and facilities at 9:00 am on Thursday September 28, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_053.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_052.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2017 06:09:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will temporarily suspend visitor services and close facilities ahead of predicted tropical storm conditions, today, at 12:00 pm. Visitor services and facilities will reopen post-storm after assessments are completed. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_052.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_044.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2017 08:44:00 EST Join National Park Service staff on Saturday, September 30 at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (1500 Fort Raleigh Road, Manteo) to contribute to the volunteer efforts. Meet at the park visitor center at 9:00 am and help with the removal of vegetation along the site’s roadway and trails. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_044.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_041.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2017 02:26:00 EST All visitor services and facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are reopening at normal hours on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_041.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_040.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:28:00 EST Due to potential tropical storm conditions, all visitor services and facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will be temporarily suspended starting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_040.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_039.htm Mon, 28 Aug 2017 08:26:00 EST Weather forecasts indicate that there is a high likelihood that Potential Tropical Cyclone Ten may bring sustained tropical storm force winds and heavy rainfall to Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial this evening and tomorrow. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_039.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_018.htm Fri, 05 May 2017 07:52:00 EST Outer Banks Group Superintendent David Hallac invites community members and visitors alike to visit the First Light of Freedom Memorial in the plaza at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Visitor Center to self-reflect on the importance and meaning of this safe haven. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site was listed as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site in 2002. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_018.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_013.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2017 03:26:00 EST National Park Week is April 15 to 23, 2017. National Park Week is an annual national celebration of people, parks, trails, heritage areas, national trails and rivers, seashores, historic sites, beautiful landscapes, and so many more remarkable places! The National Park Service encourages everyone to find their own connection to the vast network of public lands and places that protect and preserve our natural and cultural history. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_007.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2017 08:19:00 EST National parks within the Outer Banks Group recorded 3,162,854 visits in 2016, the National Park Service’s centennial year. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_001.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:19:00 EST In anticipation of a winter storm event, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will close all visitor services at 5:00 pm today and will remain closed through Saturday, January 7. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/17_001.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_083.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:14:00 EST On January 16, join National Park Service staff at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site to volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service. Meet park staff at the visitor center at 1500 Fort Raleigh Road in Manteo to help with the removal of vegetation along the site’s roadways from 10 am to 12 pm. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_083.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_070.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2016 06:35:00 EST Visitor services and facilities at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will reopen at 1:00 pm today. Most trails within the park remain closed. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_070.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_069.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2016 03:31:00 EST Given the current predictions for the track of Hurricane Matthew, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and much of Cape Hatteras National Seashore will remain open today. Due to the continued Hyde County mandatory visitor evacuation of Ocracoke Island, National Park Service (NPS) visitor services on Ocracoke will remain closed today. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_069.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_066.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:48:00 EST The Outer Banks Group is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Matthew. As of 8:00 am today, regional forecasts show that Hurricane Matthew is projected to approach and impact the Outer Banks at the end of this week. Park staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are currently preparing for potential storm impacts. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_066.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16-061.htm Sun, 04 Sep 2016 07:30:00 EST National Park Service facilities on the Outer Banks are reopening after closure from Tropical Storm Hermine. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16-061.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_060.htm Sat, 03 Sep 2016 14:00:00 EST Facilities and services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will begin to reopen Sunday, September 4, post Tropical Storm Hermine. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_060.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_059.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2016 06:41:00 EST Due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Hermine, visitor services and facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial, will be temporarily suspended. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_059.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_057.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:37:00 EST The Outer Banks Group, which includes Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial, encourages all fourth graders to visit these national parks this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_057.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_056.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2016 06:46:00 EST Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to impact Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial tomorrow evening through Saturday evening. Regional forecasts show that the storm could produce tropical storm force winds and five to ten inches of rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding and persistent flooding of roadways, parking areas, and campgrounds. Other impacts associated with this tropical storm are strong rip currents, beach erosion, downed trees, and scattered power outages. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_056.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_053.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:48:00 EST It's the centennial year for the National Park Service and the agency invites people of all ages to discover the national parks in their community through volunteerism. Volunteers who contribute 201.6 hours of service between Jan. 1, 2016 and Dec. 31, 2016 can earn a Centennial Volunteer Challenge Coin. Will you accept this volunteer challenge? https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_053.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_052.htm Tue, 23 Aug 2016 06:28:00 EST Join National Park Service staff on Saturday, September 24 at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (1500 Fort Raleigh Road, Manteo, NC) to contribute to the volunteer efforts. Meet park staff at the visitor center and assist with the removal of vegetation along the site’s roadway and trails from 9-11 am. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_052.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_049.htm Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:08:00 EST Thursday, August 25, 2016 is National Park Service Founders Day and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service! Superintendent David Hallac invites the public to experience their national park sites on the Outer Banks; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Special Founders Day programs will be offered at each site, and entrance to Wright Brothers National Memorial will be free August 25–28. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_049.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16-036.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:55:00 EST The Outer Banks Group is preparing for the possible impacts from Tropical Storm Colin. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16-036.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_031.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2016 04:20:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,743,338 non-local visitors to the Outer Banks Group of national park sites in 2015 spent $179.8 million in communities near the parks. That spending supported 2,815 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $225.4 million. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_031.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_025.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:42:00 EST National Park Week, April 16 to 24, 2016, is America's largest celebration of national heritage. It's about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations, and enhancing America’s best idea—the national parks! It's all happening in your national parks. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_025.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_024.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:51:00 EST During National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group celebrates the volunteers who work at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. This past year these volunteers donated a total of 19,856 hours! https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_024.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_016.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:19:00 EST On August 25, 2016, the National Park Service turns 100 years old. To celebrate the 100th birthday of America’s national parks, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (NHS), has planned many exciting programs. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_016.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16-007.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 03:42:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historical Site in Manteo, NC is excited to provide an opportunity for anyone on this day of national service to help out in their community as we remove overgrown vegetation along the site’s roadway and trails. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16-007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_001.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2016 02:34:00 EST Join National Park Service staff on Monday, January 18 at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo. Volunteer on this day of national service and help with the removal of vegetation along the site’s roadway and trails from 10-12 pm. Meet park staff at the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/16_001.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-offers-summer-programs.htm Tue, 19 May 2015 07:00:00 EST Summer is almost upon us and the National Park Service Outer Banks Group is ready with a summer schedule full of a variety of programs for park visitors, including history talks, nature walks, recreational programs, and a multitude of children’s programs. The summer schedule runs from May 22 – Sept 7, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-offers-summer-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/Outer-Banks-Group-Creates-Economic-Benefits-for-Local-Economy.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:16:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2014 shows that over 2.8 million visitors to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial spent more than $170 million in communities in and around the parks. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/Outer-Banks-Group-Creates-Economic-Benefits-for-Local-Economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2015-Spring-Program-Schedule-Announced.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:10:00 EST Learn more about your national parks! The Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial spring program schedule runs from Monday, April 27 through Thursday, May 21, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2015-Spring-Program-Schedule-Announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/Find-Your-Park.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 07:00:00 EST The Outer Banks Group of national parks join other parks, programs, and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/Find-Your-Park.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/website-changes-in-progress.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:08:00 EST As part of preparing for the 2016 centennial anniversary of the National Park Service, visitors to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial websites will soon see changes. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/website-changes-in-progress.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/world-radio-day-2015-commemorated.htm Fri, 06 Feb 2015 11:00:00 EST In the spirit of the eminent radio pioneer Reginald Fessenden, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will be commemorating World Radio Day, February 13, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/world-radio-day-2015-commemorated.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-series-continues-at-fort-raleigh-on-november-12.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:05:00 EST The National Park Service continues this season’s Know Your Park presentations with a special program highlighting the Civil War U.S. Colored Troops (USCT), and specifically the battles fought by the USCT which included enlisted men from the Freedmen’s Colony of Roanoke Island. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-series-continues-at-fort-raleigh-on-november-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fall-program-schedule-announced-for-fort-raleigh-nhs.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 07:10:00 EST National Park Service Outer Banks Group (Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site) fall program season will run from Tuesday, September 2 through Monday, October 13, 2014. A variety of programs are offered--all programs are free. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fall-program-schedule-announced-for-fort-raleigh-nhs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-founders-day-august-25.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:03:00 EST Monday, August 25, 2014 is National Park Service Founders Day and Acting Superintendent Kym Hall invites the public to experience their national parks here on the Outer Banks; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Special Founders Day programs will be offered at each site. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-founders-day-august-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-boundary-fire-break-work-begins.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:18:00 EST Superintendent Barclay Trimble announced today that during the week of June 30, 2014, National Park Service fire management staff, as part of the Outer Banks Group Fire Management Plan, will be mowing fire breaks along the NPS boundary of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-boundary-fire-break-work-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-summer-hours-and-programs-begin-may-23.htm Fri, 16 May 2014 07:58:00 EST Summer is almost upon us and the National Park Service Outer Banks Group is ready with a summer schedule full of a variety of programs for park visitors, including history talks, nature walks, recreational programs, and a multitude of children’s programs. The summer schedule runs from May 23 – September 1, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-summer-hours-and-programs-begin-may-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/freedmens-colony-151th-anniversary-commemorated.htm Fri, 09 May 2014 07:05:00 EST One hundred and fifty-one years ago, thousands of African-American slaves risked punishment, family separation, and even their lives to reach the freedom waiting for them on Roanoke Island. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/freedmens-colony-151th-anniversary-commemorated.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2014-spring-program-schedule-announced.htm Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:11:00 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will run spring programs from Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 22, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2014-spring-program-schedule-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-week-april-19-27.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:29:00 EST During this year’s National Park Week, April 19-27, Superintendent Barclay Trimble invites the public to experience their national parks across the country, and those here on the Outer Banks. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-week-april-19-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/volunteer-kathy-wisiackas-honored.htm Mon, 07 Apr 2014 06:20:00 EST During National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, the National Park Service commends Volunteer Kathy Wisiackas, who assists with receiving visitors to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/volunteer-kathy-wisiackas-honored.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-honors-park-volunteers-next-week.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:47:00 EST During National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group celebrates the volunteers that work at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-honors-park-volunteers-next-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-series-begins.htm Mon, 02 Dec 2013 09:56:00 EST The National Park Service Outer Banks Group Know Your Park citizen science program series continues this winter with upcoming scheduled presentations. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-series-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/august-25-is-founders-day-visit-your-national-park.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:27:00 EST Sunday, August 25, 2013 is National Park Service Founders Day and Superintendent Barclay Trimble invites the public to experience their national parks here on the Outer Banks. The day will be a “fee free” day at Wright Brothers National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/august-25-is-founders-day-visit-your-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/open-house-for-new-exhibits-at-fort-raleigh-nhs.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:06:00 EST Outer Banks Group Superintendent Barclay Trimble will be hosting an open house at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Lindsay Warren Visitor Center on Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to showcase the facility’s new exhibits. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/open-house-for-new-exhibits-at-fort-raleigh-nhs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-announces-summer-programs-and-hours.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 07:48:00 EST Summer is almost upon us and the National Park Service Outer Banks Group is ready with a summer schedule full of a variety of programs for park visitors, including history talks, nature walks, recreational programs, and a multitude of children’s programs. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-announces-summer-programs-and-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/freedmens-colony-150th-anniversary-commemorated.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 11:42:00 EST One hundred and fifty years ago, thousands of African-American slaves risked punishment, family separation, and even their lives to reach the freedom waiting for them on Roanoke Island. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/freedmens-colony-150th-anniversary-commemorated.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/spring-program-schedule-announced.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 07:05:00 EST National Park Service Outer Banks Group (Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore) spring program season will run from Friday, May 3 through Friday, May 31, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/spring-program-schedule-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-eastern-national-bookstore-receives-customer-service-award.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:09:00 EST Superintendent Barclay Trimble is pleased to announce the Bodie Island Visitor Center bookstore recently received Eastern National’s 2012 Customer Service Award. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-eastern-national-bookstore-receives-customer-service-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/volunteering-at-the-fort.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:49:00 EST Volunteering at The Fort National Volunteer Week is April 21-27, 2013 https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/volunteering-at-the-fort.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-honors-park-volunteers.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:59:00 EST During National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group celebrates the volunteers that work at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. This past year, these volunteers donated a total of 18,140 hours! https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-honors-park-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-week-fun-facts.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:51:00 EST The Outer Banks Group parks--Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial-- are special places with special stories. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-week-fun-facts.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/celebrate-national-junior-ranger-day-april-20-2013.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:45:00 EST Outer Banks Group Superintendent Barclay Trimble invites children throughout the Outer Banks to take part in National Junior Ranger Day at their local national park sites on Saturday, April 20. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/celebrate-national-junior-ranger-day-april-20-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-april-20-28-2013.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:56:00 EST During this year’s National Park Week, April 20-28, Superintendent Barclay Trimble invites the public to experience their national parks across the country, and those here on the Outer Banks; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-april-20-28-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-general-management-plan-public-comment-period.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:52:00 EST Acting Superintendent Darrell Echols announced today the National Park Service is accepting public review and comments for sixty days through June 4, 2013 on the draft General Management Plan (GMP) for Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (FORA). https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-general-management-plan-public-comment-period.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/new-visitor-center-exhibits-enrich-the-visitor-experience.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:29:00 EST As part of the on-going improvements to the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Visitor Center, the second phase of upgrades began this week and includes the installation of new exhibits. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/new-visitor-center-exhibits-enrich-the-visitor-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-series-roanoke-island-freedmens-colony.htm Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:44:00 EST The National Park Service Outer Banks Group Know Your Park citizen science program series continues this winter with an upcoming presentation. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-series-roanoke-island-freedmens-colony.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/park-celebrates-virginia-dare-425th-birthday.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:46:00 EST The National Park Service will offer special programs to help visitors better understand the role the date of August 18th plays in the history of the Lost Colony. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/park-celebrates-virginia-dare-425th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/062512-national-park-service-summer-programs-have-started.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:46:00 EST Summer programs started last week at the National Park Service Outer Banks Group. A wide variety of programs are being offered. Summer programs will run from June 9 – August 17, 2012. The summer program schedules include history talks, nature walks, and recreational programs such as surf fishing, cast netting, crabbing, seining, and snorkeling. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/062512-national-park-service-summer-programs-have-started.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/be-a-national-park-service-junior-ranger.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:32:00 EST Be A National Park Service Junior Ranger! Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day – April 21, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/be-a-national-park-service-junior-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-week-is-april-21-thru-29-2012.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:23:00 EST Visit Your National Park! National Park Week is April 21 – 29, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-week-is-april-21-thru-29-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/150th-civil-war-special-event.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:48:00 EST On Saturday, February 11, the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island will be commemorated by the National Park Service with a day of special programming at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. All programs are free. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/150th-civil-war-special-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/150th-civil-war-special-event-remembers-the-battle-of-roanoke-island.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:34:00 EST On Saturday, February 11, the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island will be commemorated by the National Park Service with a day of special programming at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. All programs are free. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/150th-civil-war-special-event-remembers-the-battle-of-roanoke-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/the-civil-war-on-roanoke-island-with-historian-drew-pullen.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:04:00 EST A National Park Service Outer Banks Group Know Your Park citizen science program on the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Roanoke Island will be presented by Drew Pullen on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7 p.m. at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Visitor Center near Manteo, NC. The program is free and will last approximately one hour. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/the-civil-war-on-roanoke-island-with-historian-drew-pullen.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-host-archeological-excavations-and-exhibit-opening.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:32:00 EST The National Park Service Outer Banks Group, in partnership with the First Colony Foundation and Friends of the Outer Banks History Center, announces the opening of a new exhibit, “Beneath the Sands: Past and Present Archaeology at Fort Raleigh” on Monday, October 10, 2011 at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site near Manteo, North Carolina. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-host-archeological-excavations-and-exhibit-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-celebrates-virginia-dare-424th-birthday.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:30:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Celebrates Virginia Dare’s 424th Birthday https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-celebrates-virginia-dare-424th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-visitor-facilities-to-start-winter-schedule.htm Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-visitor-facilities-to-start-winter-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-fall-vc-program-schedule.htm Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-fall-vc-program-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-ops-and-facilities-resume-normal-hours.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that all park facilities and most areas in the Outer Bank Group have reopened to the public and normal operations and services have resumed. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-ops-and-facilities-resume-normal-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/update-nps-reopenings.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/update-nps-reopenings.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/earl-update-2sept10-1300.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/earl-update-2sept10-1300.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/earl-update-1sept10-1200.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST All park visitor centers in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will close by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, and will remain closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/earl-update-1sept10-1200.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/earl-update-31aug10-1400.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/earl-update-31aug10-1400.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/americasfavoritepark.htm Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/americasfavoritepark.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2010trt-enjoying-parks.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/2010trt-enjoying-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/media-photo-underwater-archeology-near-the-lost-colony.htm Sun, 23 May 2010 20:00:00 EST In conjunction with the National Park Service, Professor Gordon Watts from the Institute of Nautical Archeology, along with a team of archeologists are performing underwater archeology work near the Lost Colony complex. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/media-photo-underwater-archeology-near-the-lost-colony.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-2010-summer-programs-to-start.htm Sun, 23 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-2010-summer-programs-to-start.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-hosts-archeological-excavations.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-hosts-archeological-excavations.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-spring-2010-program-schedule-announced.htm Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-spring-2010-program-schedule-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/celebrate-national-junior-ranger-day-24-april-2010.htm Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/celebrate-national-junior-ranger-day-24-april-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-salutes-outer-banks-group-volunteers.htm Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-salutes-outer-banks-group-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-parks-series-by-ken-burns-returns-to-pbs-this-month.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST The popular Ken Burns’ “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” series begins its encore PBS broadcast with the first episode airing on January 27, 2010. It will then appear on consecutive Wednesdays through March 3rd. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-parks-series-by-ken-burns-returns-to-pbs-this-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/outer-banks-group-administrative-offices-and-fort-raleigh-visitor-center-temporarily-closed.htm Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/outer-banks-group-administrative-offices-and-fort-raleigh-visitor-center-temporarily-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/first-colony-foundation-archaeologists-and-nps-conclude-successful-dig.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/first-colony-foundation-archaeologists-and-nps-conclude-successful-dig.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/wright-brothers-national-memorial-volunteer-joe-hardman-celebrates-20-years-of-service.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/wright-brothers-national-memorial-volunteer-joe-hardman-celebrates-20-years-of-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-series-continues-november-2-at-fort-raleigh-nhs.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-series-continues-november-2-at-fort-raleigh-nhs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-announces-fall-visitor-center-lighthouse-hours-and-program-schedule.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-announces-fall-visitor-center-lighthouse-hours-and-program-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-salutes-three-outer-banks-group-volunteers.htm Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-salutes-three-outer-banks-group-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-programs-enjoyed-by-outer-banks-visitors.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Each year, the National Park Service offers a wealth of free interpretive programs for visitors at the Outer Banks Group parks; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Last year, these National Park Service sites, combined, gave 4,454 scheduled programs that were attended by over 226,000 visitors. Additionally, 58,220 visitors attended film presentations and 11,175 children were sworn in as Junior Rangers. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-programs-enjoyed-by-outer-banks-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-to-be-featured-on-pbs-program.htm Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will be featured on a new PBS series entitled “Time Team America”. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-to-be-featured-on-pbs-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/teacher-rangers-getting-to-know-our-national-parks.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/teacher-rangers-getting-to-know-our-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/feefreesummerweekends.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/feefreesummerweekends.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-summer-2009-programs-to-start.htm Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-summer-2009-programs-to-start.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/paul-stevens-selected-as-chief-ranger-for-outer-banks-group.htm Mon, 11 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that long-time Outer Banks Group employee Paul K. Stevens has been selected as the next Chief Ranger for the Outer Banks.  https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/paul-stevens-selected-as-chief-ranger-for-outer-banks-group.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/work-on-projects.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/work-on-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-2009-spring-program-schedule-announced.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-2009-spring-program-schedule-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/outer-banks-group-receives-funding-for-bodie-island-lighthouse-and-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-renovations.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/outer-banks-group-receives-funding-for-bodie-island-lighthouse-and-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-renovations.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-and-dare-community-crime-line.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-and-dare-community-crime-line.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/be-a-national-park-service-junior-ranger-april-25-2009.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/be-a-national-park-service-junior-ranger-april-25-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-dr-james-horn-speaks-on-newest-research-of-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke.htm Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-dr-james-horn-speaks-on-newest-research-of-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/hyde-and-dare-county-schools-participate-in-nps-teacher-program.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST Hyde and Dare County Schools have signed agreements with the National Park Service Outer Banks Group to participate in a National Park Service teacher developmental program, “Teacher–Ranger–Teacher”, this coming summer. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/hyde-and-dare-county-schools-participate-in-nps-teacher-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/hyde-and-dare-county-schools-to-participate-in-nps-teacher-program.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST Hyde and Dare County Schools have signed agreements with the National Park Service Outer Banks Group to participate in a National Park Service teacher developmental program, “Teacher–Ranger–Teacher”, this coming summer. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/hyde-and-dare-county-schools-to-participate-in-nps-teacher-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/outer-banks-group-visitor-centers-close-for-winter-storm.htm Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST As a winter storm sweeps across the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Superintendent Mike Murray announced that all Outer Banks Group visitor centers and Wright Brothers National Monument will be closed as of 2:30 p.m., January 20, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/outer-banks-group-visitor-centers-close-for-winter-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-2008-visitor-survey-card-reports.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that the results of annual visitor surveys for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are available on-line.  https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-2008-visitor-survey-card-reports.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/facility-manager-selected-for-the-outer-banks-group.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/facility-manager-selected-for-the-outer-banks-group.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-outer-banks-group-now-accepts-presidential-one-dollar-coins.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST In compliance with the Presidential $1 Coin Act, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group units are now able to accept and dispense the Presidential $1 Coins in their business operations.  https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-outer-banks-group-now-accepts-presidential-one-dollar-coins.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fallprogramschedule.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service Outer Banks Group will offer a variety of free ranger-led programs this fall at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fallprogramschedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-power-of-archaeology.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Budding archeologists Donnie and Elizabeth Davis of Baltimore, MD unearth an artifact with the help of Fort Raleigh Ranger Rob Bolling at a National Park Service children's archaeology program this past Thursday. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-power-of-archaeology.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-dr-charles-ewen-to-speak-on-the-roanoke-colonists-presentation-to-be-held-at-the-fort-raleigh-nhs-visitor-center.htm Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST As part of the Know Your Park citizen science program series, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group will host a presentation A Very Cold Case: A Progress Report on the Search for the Lost Colonists by Dr. Charles R. Ewen, Professor of Anthropology and Director of Archaeology Laboratories at East Carolina University. Drawing upon recent archaeological research Dr. Ewen will examine several theories concerning what happened to the colonists at Roanoke Island https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-dr-charles-ewen-to-speak-on-the-roanoke-colonists-presentation-to-be-held-at-the-fort-raleigh-nhs-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-dr-randy-daniel-to-speak-on-archaeology-and-ancient-cultures-in-the-nc-coastal-plain-presentations-to-be-held-on-roanoke-and-hatteras-islands.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/know-your-park-dr-randy-daniel-to-speak-on-archaeology-and-ancient-cultures-in-the-nc-coastal-plain-presentations-to-be-held-on-roanoke-and-hatteras-islands.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fire-destroys-the-lost-colony-support-buildings-but-waterside-theatre-saved.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST In the early morning hours of September 11, 2007, a resident of Villa Dunes spotted a fire across the Roanoke Sound on the northern end of Roanoke Island and called 911. The famed Lost Colony’s maintenance shed and Irene Rains Costume Shop were in flames. All fire departments north of Oregon Inlet responded. The swift reaction of the fire fighters and Dare County Emergency Management saved the Waterside Theatre and remaining structures but the maintenance shed and costume shop were completely destroyed.  https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fire-destroys-the-lost-colony-support-buildings-but-waterside-theatre-saved.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/volunteer-opportunities-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking local area citizens to volunteer and help welcome visitors to this special place of American history. Volunteers serving at Fort Raleigh’s visitor center will meet people from around the world and offer hospitality and orientation services to the public.  As a “Volunteer-In-Park” or VIP, special stories of Roanoke Island and England’s first settlements in America are shared with park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/volunteer-opportunities-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-general-management-plan-comment-period-extended.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-general-management-plan-comment-period-extended.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/archeology-presentations-offered-by-first-colony-foundation-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST The public is invited to attend an evening of presentations about archeology and the Roanoke Voyages’ contributions to future colonization efforts. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/archeology-presentations-offered-by-first-colony-foundation-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-to-hold-public-open-house-meetings-for-general-management-plan-alternatives.htm Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-national-historic-site-to-hold-public-open-house-meetings-for-general-management-plan-alternatives.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/archeological-research-takes-place-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/archeological-research-takes-place-at-fort-raleigh-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-auditorium-reopens.htm Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to the reopening of the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center auditorium at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on August 18, 2006. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/fort-raleigh-nhs-auditorium-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-summer-programs-to-start.htm Sun, 07 May 2006 20:00:00 EST National Park Service summer programming at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore will start on Sunday, June 11, 2006. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/national-park-service-summer-programs-to-start.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-honors-outer-banks-group-volunteers.htm Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST This past week, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group honored its volunteers from Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/nps-honors-outer-banks-group-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/park-service-appoints-superintendent-at-outer-banks-group-nc.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/news/park-service-appoints-superintendent-at-outer-banks-group-nc.htm