page_title: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
section_title: Elizabethan Gardens
hierarchical_section_title: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site / Elizabethan Gardens
caption_attribution_description: English: Lagerstroemia indica trees at the sunken garden at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, North Carolina. Camera location35°&#160;56′&#160;07.47″&#160;N, 75°&#160;42′&#160;31.48″&#160;W&#160;View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap - Google Earth
context_page_description: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the present-day United States. The site was preserved for its national significance in relation to the founding of the first English settlement in North America in 1587. The colony, which was promoted and backed by entrepreneurs led by Englishman Sir Walter Raleigh, failed sometime between 1587 and 1590 when supply ships failed to arrive on time. When next visited, the settlement was abandoned with no survivors found. The fate of the "Lost Colony" remains a mystery.
  The historic site is off U.S. Highway 64 on the north end of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, about 3 miles north of the town of Manteo. The visitor center's museum contains exhibits about the history of the English expeditions and colonies, the Roanoke Colony, and the island's Civil War history and Freedmen's Colony.
context_section_description: Within the historic site are the Elizabethan Gardens, managed by the Garden Club of North Carolina, created as a memorial to the first colonists and as an example of a period garden.  The gardens cover more than 10 acres (4.0 ha) and include a replica Tudor gate house.  There is a separate fee for the gardens.
  Over 500 species of plants are artfully tended on 10.5 acres of scenic waterfront property. This beautiful Outer Banks attraction was built in the mid 20th century to honor Queen Elizabeth I. Stepping into the Elizabethan Gardens is like stepping into a time machine. History buffs and horticulturists alike will enjoy the Renaissance statues hidden throughout the garden and the intricate Elizabethan-style buildings. The garden is open daily year round and holds seasonal events such as educational tours in the summer and holiday light displays in the winter. The attraction is also a popular Outer Banks wedding venue thanks to its romantic ambiance and idyllic views.
caption: The sunken gardens at the Elizabethan Gardens
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