People

Algonquian and English explorers on Roanoke Island- NPS commissioned portrait.

National Park Service

Like the wind-blown live oaks that dot the landscape, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site has been shaped by more than 400 years of history. Within this time, a variety of people have made their mark on not only Roanoke Island, but also the world. Come see the diverse history of this island's people and how they helped shape the world we know today.