Commemorating the Roanoke Island Freedmen's Colony
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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Visitor Centers
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Activities Available
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Park Name
InfoFort Raleigh National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoNC
Phone
Info2524732111
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Operating Hours
InfoThe grounds are open for visitation 24 hours a day.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Lindsay Warren Visitor Center
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Activity: Arts and Culture
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Activity: Theater
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Activity: Junior Ranger Program
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Activity: Park Film
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Activity: Museum Exhibits
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Activity: Shopping
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Activity: Bookstore and Park Store
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Theme: African American Heritage
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Archeology
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Theme: Colonization and Settlement
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Theme: Enslavement
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Theme: Explorers and Expeditions
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Theme: Forts
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Theme: Maritime
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Theme: Piracy and Privateering
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Weather Info
InfoWeather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Please check the National Weather Service at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for up-to-date weather forecast information.
Getting There
InfoFort Raleigh National Historic Site is located on the northern end of Roanoke Island, north of the town of Manteo, NC.
GPS Coordinates
Info35.9328° N, -75.7150° W
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