Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Part of the ditch and wall of the earthwork
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.
Map showing location of park.
A white male walks toward a table.
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Seeks Public Help with Identifying Suspect in Recent Alleged Crime
Law enforcement rangers at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site are seeking the public’s assistance for information regarding a recent investigation of an alleged theft of personal items that occurred within the park on June 6.
An earthworks covered in reddish-green grass about 4 feet high in a star pattern
Photo by Kurt Moses/NPS
A black stone monument with the words "First Light of Freedom and an etched painting of many people
Photo by Kurt Moses/NPS Photo
An outdoor theater on the shoreline with green stadium seats, sand stage, and wooden facade
Photo by Kurt Moses/NPS
A stretch of sandy beach with trees near the shoreline and a building in the distance on the shore
Photo by Edwige Moses/NPS
A trail through a forested area with pine straw covering the trail
Photo by Edwige Moses/NPS