Freedmen's Colony of Roanoke Island in Manteo
The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

📜 Historic site of a short-lived colony for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.
🔍 Recognized as a site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

Why Go

🕊️ Learn about a significant chapter in American history
📍 Visit a monument commemorating the colony
🌳 Part of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Why Avoid

🚫 No physical evidence of the original settlement remains

Tips

🗺️ Located in Manteo, North Carolina
🚶 Part of the North Carolina Civil War Heritage Trail

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