Parks

Amongst the shallow blue waters of the Outer Banks lies Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island. Shaped by constant winds of change, Fort Raleigh has become a focal point of American history. From the first Algonquian-speaking people to the first English colonies, from formerly enslaved people starting anew to an inventor testing new radio technology, this island continues to be a place to forge new paths.

Map showing location of park.

Visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras NS, Fort Raleigh NHS, and Wright Brothers NMEM will reopen at normal times Jan. 24

2025-01-23

Following multiple days of snow and ice removal from park roads and sidewalks, National Park Service visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will reopen at normal times on Friday, Jan. 24. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing on Friday; however, visitors should use caution while driving and walking through the parks, particularly during the colder morning hours.

Visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras NS, Fort Raleigh NHS, and Wright Brothers NMEM to remain closed Jan. 23; shoreline erosion public meeting postponed

2025-01-22

National Park Service visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh) and Wright Brothers National Memorial will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 23. Fort Raleigh’s shoreline erosion public meeting, originally scheduled for Jan. 23, is postponed—a new date will be announced in the coming days.

Cape Hatteras NS, Fort Raleigh NHS, and Wright Brothers NMEM announce visitor facility closures ahead of winter storm

2025-01-21

Ahead of an impending winter storm, National Park Service visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh) and Wright Brothers National Memorial will close at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 and remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 22. Outdoor areas at the Seashore and Fort Raleigh will remain open.

Photo showing multiple trees collapsed into water along shoreline.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site invites public comments on preliminary alternatives to stabilize shoreline

2025-01-08

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site invites public comments on three preliminary alternatives for stabilizing approximately one mile of its shoreline. Public comment on the preliminary alternatives is open from Jan. 8-Feb. 21, 2025.