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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

National Historic Site · NC

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.

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Entrance Fees

This park is fee-free.

Upcoming Events

The Freedmen's Colony - The Civil War on Roanoke

Sep 8, 2026 · The program meets in front of the Fort Raleigh Visitor Center.

The Lost Colony- Walking Tour

Sep 9, 2026 · Meet in the plaza outside the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center.

Visitor Centers

  • Lindsay Warren Visitor Center

Source: National Park Service.

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