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...one of the chief trees or posts at the right side of the entrance had the bark taken off, and 5 feet from the ground in fair capital letters was graven CROATOAN...  --John White, August 18,1590
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In Search of the First Colony
16th-Century Map Reveals Secrets Hidden Beneath its Surface
Hidden Images Revealed on Elizabethan Map of America
May 3, 2012
A hidden feature found on a late-16th-century map may yield clues to the location of the "Lost Colony" settlers.
"Beneath the Sand: Past & Present Archaeology at Fort Raleigh"
September 14, 2011
This special program presents the story of archaeology at Fort Raleigh, and displays some of the artifacts that have been found.
"Roanoke Colonies Archaeology and History Week" Awarded Meekins Grant
May 12, 2011
On October 10-16 2011 a weeklong series of events will be presented with exhibits, theatre, symposium, and archaeological research.
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