Freedmen's Colony Monument

The Forgotten Colony- The Civil War on Roanoke

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

  • Every day at 1:00 PM from October 10, 2023 to February 11, 2024
  • Free

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 20-minute program, meet in front of the visitor center. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet in the plaza outside the visitor center

Latitude and Longitude 35.936700, -75.709390

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

October 10, 2023 to February 11, 2024

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: fort raleigh national historic site, freedmans colony, civil war, civil rights network to freedom