Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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England's First Home in the New World

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site protects and preserves known portions of England's first New World settlements from 1584 to 1590.

This site also preserves the cultural heritage of the Native Americans, European Americans and African Americans who have lived on Roanoke Island.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Entrance Sign

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Partners

In planning your visit to the park, include a stop with our park partners:

		Learn More About National Parks! Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is one of over 390 parks in the National Park System. The National Park Service cares for these special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. more . . . .

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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, North Carolina 27954

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Phone

Visitor Information
(252) 473-5772

Fax

(252) 473-2595

Climate

Wind is an everyday occurrence on the Outer Banks and can range from gentle southwest breezes to strong northeast storm winds. Local weather changes rapidly and can be very unpredictable. Summer days are usually warm and humid and are often broken by fast-moving but severe thunderstorms. Winter temperatures are usually cool, though the wind can make them bitterly cold. Spring and Fall days can vary a great deal between these two extremes. Mosquitoes can be a significant problem throughout the warm weather months. Clothing should be seasonal, but have extra gear available for wind and rain.