Event
The Freedmen's Colony - The Civil War on Roanoke
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 35.936700, -75.709390
The program meets in front of the Fort Raleigh Visitor Center.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Dates:
May 04, 2025 to September 30, 2025
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
The Freedmen's Colony program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Description
During the American Civil War, Roanoke Island became a haven for formerly enslaved people. Discover the successes and failures of the Freedmen’s Colony and the Civil War battle that shaped it. This is a 25-minute program beginning in front of the visitor center.
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
NPS Photo / Moses