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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
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. Includes visitor center, theater, museum, and the Elizabethan Gardens.
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Life by Water's Rhythms ... is the theme of this educational facility dedicated to exploring coastal North Carolina's wildlife, natural history, and heritage. Part of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education is located in Corolla, at beautiful Currituck Heritage Park, between Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Whalehead Club. The Center offers both indoor and outdoor attractions for visitors to enjoy.
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Visit the Shores of America's Beginnings at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Welcome to Roanoke Island Festival Park, a 25-acre island across from the Manteo waterfront, where history comes alive, the "natives" are friendly, art and nature surround you, and there's big fun for everyone, rain or shine, year round. Through a 16th-century ship, living history, an interactive museum, and a variety of performing and visual arts, Roanoke Island Festival Park is a celebration of Roanoke Island's place in history as the birthplace of English-speaking America.
Visit the Roanoke Island Festival Park Web site for more information, and check out their calendar of events to discover the diverse and exciting programs at Festival Park.
Online: Roanoke Island Festival Park
Whalehead Club
The Whalehead Club is an intricate part of Currituck Heritage Park. Situated on 39 acres of sound front property, the public is invited to tour this newly restored "jewel by the sea", and take part in the many events that occur on and near its grounds.
Online: Whalehead Club