Roanoke Island Festival Park @RIFestivalPark
A historic attraction celebrating the first English settlement in America, Algonquian culture, and Outer Banks history. roanokeisland.com Manteo, NC Joined June 2009-
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Wishing you and yours a very, merry Christmas! We look forward to hosting you when we reopen Wednesday, Dec. 28.
- CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK - The park is closed Dec. 23 - 27. We look forward to hosting you when we reopen Dec. 28.
The leader's house in Algonquin communities served two purposes. It was the home of the leader and his family and also functioned as a gathering place for community members to meet and make decisions about the community as a whole. Explore the leader's house during your visit.
Details from the blacksmith shop. Experience the life of the first English settlers on Roanoke Island in the Settlement Site.
Lookout for the Silver Chalice and our settlers tomorrow during the Town of Manteo's annual Christmas Parade. Visit the park after the parade for a 16th century adventure before the holidays.
We are excited to kick off our Elizabethan Christmas programs today. Come join the fun! Learn more about this year's schedule at roanokeisland.com/news/events/el…
We are excited to host the U.S. Fleet Forces Band this Saturday. Make plans to join us for a free Christmas concert Dec. 3 from 7 - 8 pm in the park's indoor theatre. Doors open at 6:30 pm. See you there! Event Details: roanokeisland.com/news/events/ch…
Visit the Elizabeth II boat shop and learn about the types of boats commonly used on Roanoke Island and along the Outer Banks, including N.C.'s official state boat, the shad boat.
As part of our holiday tradition, the park once again partnered with the Roanoke Island Woman's Club and Dare County Social Services Division for their annual Thanksgiving Basket program. We’d like to send a special thanks to the Woman’s Club for hosting this wonderful outreach.
Explore the Elizabeth II and learn about the Roanoke voyages from our settlers onboard the ship.
DID YOU KNOW❓ Lloyd Vernon Gaskill Sr. was the final keeper of the Bodie Island Lighthouse, serving from 1919 to 1939. His typewriter is featured in our latest traveling exhibit. "The Outer Banks: Circa 1900." To learn more about this exhibit, visit roanokeisland.com/news/events/ou….
Enjoy these aerial views of the Elizabeth II in Edenton during our recent outreach program. We had beautiful weather and a great turn out. Thanks again to Historic Edenton State Historic Site and Friends of Elizabeth II for making this voyage possible.
The Settlement Site offers a variety of visual and hands-on learning experiences. Watch the blacksmith at work, use 16th century style tools to make furniture legs, and learn about life as a soldier in 1585 during your visit.
HAPPY #VETERANSDAY! We'd like to recognize and send a special thanks to the wonderful group of veterans working at the park. (Left: Jerry Mance, Vic Daniels, and Steve Bryson. Not pictured: Tina Copeland and Otis Sykes) The park is closed today in honor of Veterans Day.
The park is closed tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day. We look forward to hosting you when we reopen Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m.
Seafood has always been a part of Outer Banks culture. The Algonquians on Roanoke Island would cook fish or shellfish by roasting them on a spit or a pole-and-slat frame called a hurdle. Learn more about Algonquian cooking and culture in American Indian Town.
What a catch! This image from the Adventure Museum features an impressive catch of red drum from an inshore boating trip, ca. 1958. Dive deep into the Outer Banks' fishing history during your visit. 📷: Courtesy of David Stick Collection, Outer Banks History Center
Great day at the Queen Elizabeth! Normally docked at @RIFestivalPark, the crew sailed her for 3 days to Edenton. LOTS of visitors onboard! @NCHistoricSites @ncculture
Experience life as a soldier on Roanoke Island in 1585 today in the Settlement Site. Park Hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm (Closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day)
Welcome home Elizabeth II 🎉! The Elizabeth II made it back to her homeport at Roanoke Island Festival Park this evening after a wonderful trip to Edenton. We'd like to thank the @TownofEdenton, Friend of Elizabeth II, and our wonderful crew for making this outreach possible.
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