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National Historic Site

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Back of the monument commemorating the Roanoke Island Freedmen's Colony

Commemorating the Roanoke Island Freedmen's Colony

Photo: NPS Photo

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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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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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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.

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