The Freedmen's Colony - The Civil War on Roanoke

Park Event · Fort Raleigh National Historic Site · Sep 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM–1:30 PM

During the American Civil War, Roanoke Island became a haven for formerly enslaved people. Discover the successes and failures of the Freedmen’s Colony and the Civil War battle that shaped it.

This is a 25-minute program beginning in front of the visitor center.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).