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Welcome to Roanoke Island Festival Park! At the park, we celebrate the first English settlement in America and coastal Algonquian Indian heritage. Click here for a brief tour of our site.
AMERICAN
INDIAN TOWN
American Indian Town is inspired by the drawings of explorer, John White. While scouting Roanoke Island, he discovered the rich culture of the Algonquin Indian tribes in the area. Explore American Indian Town by clicking the buttons below.
ELIZABETH II
SHIP
The Elizabeth II is a representative 16th century sailing ship that was inspired by one of the English merchant vessels from the voyage of 1585. It took the settlers 3 months to sail from England to Roanoke Island. Click the buttons below to learn more about the ship.
SETTLEMENT
SITE
After arriving on the shores of Roanoke Island, the settlers would have set up a camp similar to the layout featured here in the settlement site. All of the supplies needed for the settlement were transported from England, including temporary shelter, tools, weapons, armor, and food. Buildings, shelter, and a protective palisade were constructed soon after their arrival. Once the settlement was established, the settlers would start to explore and map out the surrounding area, using the settlement site as their base.
ADVENTURE
MUSEUM
The Adventure Museum showcases over 400 years of Outer Banks history from the first English voyage to today’s tourism and fishing industries. Click on the buttons to learn more about some of the exhibits featured in the museum.
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Thank you for visiting the park. Make sure to stop by and see us in-person next time you are on the Outer Banks. You never know what you’ll discover!