|
|
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (35.937264, -75.707999)
|
|
Photo Gallery
Quick Facts
Trail Map: .jpg, .pdf
County: Dare
Acres: 512
Trails: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Park Hours: Sunrise - Sunset
Visitor Center Hours:
9 AM - 5 PM January - May
9 AM - 6 PM June - Aug
Closed on December 25th
|
|
|
Overview
The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site covers 512 acres on Roanoke Island. The park preserves the location of the Roanoke Colony established in 1585. Nothing remains of the original colony, but there are several points of interest—the reconstructed Fort Raleigh earthworks, a period garden, outdoor theater, visitor's center, and two short trails.
Thomas Harriot Trail is a half-mile self-guided tour, with markers pointing out various plants used by the colonists. Freedom Trail is just over a mile, running from the Elizabethan Gardens to the island's western shore.
Plant Life
Spoonleaf yucca, french mulberry, sasanqua camellia.
Landmarks
Fort Raleigh earthworks, Elizabethan Gardens, Waterside Theatre
External Links 
Official Site
Elizabethan Gardens
The Lost Colony
|
|
View Larger Map
Copyright © 2006-2011 TrailsofNC.com. All Rights Reserved.
|
|
