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History Comes Alive at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Step into history at Roanoke Island Festival Park, a 27-acre site where you can explore life as it was for the first English settlers in 1585. Costumed interpreters bring the Settlement Site and the Elizabeth II ship to life, while interactive exhibits at the American Indian Town and Adventure Museum offer a hands-on experience for all ages. Discover an unforgettable adventure on the Outer Banks at Roanoke Island Festival Park, where history comes alive!

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Admission

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Site Attractions

Explore the park's historic venues and exhibits.

Upcoming Events

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Explore the Park

Four middle school students in the watch house exhibit in American Indian Town at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Learning Happens Here

Discover the 16th-century history of North Carolina.

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Explore our Education Opportunities

Group Tours

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School Trips

Bring your class to us!

Scout Tours

Learn about scout programs and badge opportunities.

Coming soon!

Spring Program - Elizabethan Medicine

Spring Program starting 3/29/25

Visitors can explore 16th century medicine and learn about the various ways to treat common ailments. Learn about a surgeon’s tool kit, grind up herbs using a mortar and pestle, and explore treatments using our “diagnosis doors. Located in the Settlement Site on Saturdays from 2 pm to 4 pm through May 31st. All programs are included with your general admission ticket. 

Plan Your Visit
Coming soon!

Spring Program - Elizabethan Medicine

Mortar and pestle and box of herbs in glass vials next to each other on a table.
View from the crowd of the Gov't Mule performing at night at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Upcoming Events

Visit our calendar for details on upcoming concerts and events.

Event Calendar

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Bride and groom walking down the aisle at waterfront ceremony at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Rent the Park

Celebrate your wedding day, host a concert or special event at the park! We have venue spaces for all event sizes and occasions.

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Weddings

Where love and nature unite!

Concerts

Bring the music to Ronaoke Island

Indoor Theaters

Two indoor theaters for music, plays, or film.

Where Love and Nature Unite

If a waterfront ceremony and stunning coastal views are part of your dream wedding, look no further than Roanoke Island Festival Park. We offer a variety of venue options for Outer Banks weddings, whether intimate or grand. In case of weather concerns, we provide indoor backup locations to ensure your celebration goes smoothly. All rental packages include parking, and please note that a wedding planner or day-of coordinator is required for your event.

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