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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, North Carolina 27954
Phone: 252-473-5772
Email: CAHA_Information@nps.gov
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| The first English attempts at colonization in the New World (1585-1587) are commemorated here. These efforts, sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh, ended with the disappearance of 116 men, women and children (including two that were born in the New World). The fate of this "lost colony" remains a mystery to this day. The Park was established in 1941, and enlarged in 1990 by Public Law 1001-603 to include the preservation of Native American culture, The American Civil War, the Freedman's Colony, and the activities of radio pioneer Reginald Fessenden. The park is also home to the outdoor symphonic drama THE LOST COLONY, performed in the Waterside Theatre during the summer since 1937. The park is 513 acres in size. |
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| Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (National Park Service) - Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Located in Manteo, NC. TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS. The Waterside Theatre at Fort Raleigh NHS (NPS Photo) IN... | | Entries from 1990-present - Entries from 1990-present. 1990. Bartles, Emily C. "Making More of the Moor: Aaron, Othello, and Renaissance Refashionings of Race." Shakespeare Quarterly 41 (1990): 433-54. Campbell, Marion.... | | Fort Raleigh National Historic Site - 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... |
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| Plane - Nearest International Airport is in Norfolk, VA, 100 miles to the north. Raleigh, NC, 200 miles to the west is also available. Dare County Regional Airport, 2 miles from the park on Roanoke Island can land commuter airlines and private jets. Rental cars available.
Car - From the North via Richmond, VA or Norfolk, VA take I-64E to US-168 South or US-17 South to US158 East to US-64/264 West. 3 Miles north of Manteo, NC.
From the West, US-64 East from Raleigh, NC. 3 miles North of Manteo, NC.
From the South I-95 to Rocky Mount, NC to US-64 East. 3 miles North of Manteo, NC.
By Ferry boat from Cedar Island, NC or Swan Quarter, NC to Ocracoke Island, to Hatteras Island again by Ferry boat, to NC-12 North to US-64 West. 3 miles North of Manteo, NC.
Public Transportation - None Available
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