Top 6 Fun Historical Places to Visit on the OBX - #2
#2 - Visit the Elizabeth II in Manteo
While I'm on the subject of The Lost Colony, another fun, kid-friendly historical site to visit is the Elizabeth II in the Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. The Elizabeth II is a replica of a 16th century sailing vessel, named after the Elizabeth ship that sailed to the New World in 1587. Learn about what life was like for the earliest settlers as they made the treacherous journey across the Atlantic Ocean more than 400 years ago. Costumed guides dressed as both colonists and mariners bring the history to life. I haven't toured the Elizabeth II since I was a kid, but I remember being completely fascinated by the first colonists, their bravery and the hardships they must've faced. Visit roanokeisland.com for more information.
Posted by Cathy at 6/27/2009 
Categories: fun stuff,History
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Categories: fun stuff,History
Tags: Outer Banks History Outer Banks Waterfront Outer Banks Locals Favorite
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