“She was from Roanoke Island.” Her name was Virginia Dare Bowser Tillet. Leaving Morrison’s house, it occurs to me that our 400-year-old obsession with the Lost Colony isn’t just about ...

The inhabitants of the Lost Colony of Roanoke could have perished ... In 1587, English colonizers led by John White landed on ...

Married to Ananias Dare, Eleanor gave birth to Virginia—the first English child born in the New World—shortly after the English colonists landed on Roanoke ... of the Lost Colony’s ordeal ...

On North Carolina's gorgeous and touristy Roanoke Island, there is a quaint coastal town where you can find a cozy place to ...

English colonists arriving on Roanoke Island in 1587 find the fort built ... from their earthly captivity before the entire colony is lost.

Based on real events, the story of an isolated island colony called Roanoke. When its governor John White leaves for a trip to England he puts his pregnant daughter Eleanor in charge, but his return ...

Learn about our Editorial Policies. The legend of the Lost Colony of Roanoke has haunted American history for centuries. In July 1587, a British colonist named John White accompanied 117 people to ...

On the northern tip of Roanoke Island lies Fort Raleigh National ... It is also the site of "The Lost Colony" outdoor stage production, a famed summertime play that tells the story of the original ...

The island is most often recognized as the last known location of the Lost Colony, a group of British ... is located on the northern part of Roanoke Island and has exhibits that kids would enjoy.