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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site was established in 1941 to preserve the site of Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement established in 1587 in the present-day United States. The colony, which was promoted and backed by Englishman Sir Walter Raleigh, was abandoned sometime between 1587 and 1590, when supply ships came too late. No survivors were found and the fate of the "Lost Colony" is a mystery to this day. The historic site is located on the north end of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, about three miles from the town of Manteo. The visitor center has a museum that contains exhibits about the history of the English colonies, the Roanoke Colony, the island's Civil War history and Freedmen's Colony.
1401 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC 27954, Phone: 252-473-2111
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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