Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Part of the ditch and wall of the earthwork
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.
A white male walks toward a table.
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Seeks Public Help with Identifying Suspect in Recent Alleged Crime
Law enforcement rangers at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site are seeking the public’s assistance for information regarding a recent investigation of an alleged theft of personal items that occurred within the park on June 6.
Back of the monument commemorating the Roanoke Island Freedmen's Colony
Photo by NPS Photo
Tree standing next to the maritime forest path of the Thomas Hariot Trail
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Pieces of a crucible left behind by the 1585 English expedition
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Stage of the Waterside Theatre with a view of the Roanoke Sound in the background
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