Discover the story of The Lost Colony on Roanoke Island and unearth a mystery that has baffled historians for centuries.Explore the Story
The English in the New World
1584: The First English VoyageThe English arrive on Roanoke Island in the summer of 1584. 
The English return to Roanoke Island
1585: The Military ColonyHaving decided Roanoke Island is the perfect place for privateering, the English return with more ships and men. 
A group of colonists doomed
1587: The Lost ColonyPlanning to settle in the Chesapeake Bay, John White leads 117 men, women and children to the New World. 
A mystery is born
1590 VoyageJohn White returns to Roanoke Island three years later, but the colony has disappeared. 
The Major Theories of the Lost ColonyExplore the major theories and clues behind the disappearance of the Lost Colony |
Last updated: September 20, 2026