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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site NC

Lat, Long: 35.93278602, -75.71496865

Designation: National Historic Site

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.

Weather:

Weather 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.

Directions:

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is located on the northern end of Roanoke Island, north of the town of Manteo, NC.

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Address/Contact:

1500 Fort Raleigh Road

Manteo, US, 27954

Phone: 2524732111

Email: caha_public_affairs@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

An earthworks covered in reddish-green grass about 4 feet high in a star patternA black stone monument with the words "First Light of Freedom and an etched painting of many peopleAn outdoor theater on the shoreline with green stadium seats, sand stage, and wooden facadeA stretch of sandy beach with trees near the shoreline and a building in the distance on the shoreA trail through a forested area with pine straw covering the trail