Manteo in Dare County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
History Comes Alive
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. History Comes Alive Marker
During the Great Depression and the buildup to World War II, playwright Paul Green brought the legend of the Roanoke Voyages to life, introducing mainstream America to the stories of the first attempted English settlement of North America.
The Last Colony production debuted on July 4, 1937 with over 2,000 in attendance, all arriving by ferry boat. The play quickly became well-known for its advanced choreography, intricate set design, and inspirational messaging.
Now the longest running outdoor drama in the United States, The Lost Colony has become a highlight of visiting the Outer Banks. It is not uncommon to hear family stories of generation after generation watching The Lost Colony each summer.
Over 80 years in production, The Lost Colony has evolved into a national treasure. Since its debut, the production has entertained over 3 million people and has served as the training ground for over 5,000 actors and technicians, including many now-famous actors.
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Andy Griffith portraying Sir Walter Raleigh, 1953
President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends The Lost Colony, August 18, 1937
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Location. 35° 56.322′ N, 75° 42.542′ W. Marker is in Manteo, North Carolina, in Dare County. It can be reached from National Park Drive near Pear Pad Road, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site near the theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 National Park Dr, Manteo NC 27954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Outer Banks. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cora Mae Basnight (a few steps from this marker); Science in the New World (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hariot Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); F.D.R. - The Lost Colony (within shouting distance of this marker); Reconstructed Past (within shouting distance of this marker); English Explorers' Earthwork (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring the Unknown (within shouting
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. History Comes Alive Marker
Also see . . .
1. The Lost Colony production. Outer Banks website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Manteo theater keeps the story of The Lost Colony on stage for 8 decades and going. WHRO Public media website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. Lost Colony
Here you may see the "Lost Colony", a play honoring the birthplace of our nation and, the heroic people who tried to bring England to the New World. Since little is known of the first settlers, the drama is a blending of fact and imagination. It is presented Monday through Saturday evenings each summer by the Roanoke Island Historical Association and the National Park Service.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
4. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
