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...one of the chief trees or posts at the right side of the entrance had the bark taken off, and 5 feet from the ground in fair capital letters was graven CROATOAN... --John White, August 18,1590
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New PBS Series Time Team America Debuts with Dig on Roanoke Island
"Beneath the Sand: Past & Present Archaeology at Fort Raleigh"
September 14, 2011
"Beneath the Sand: Past & Present Archaeology at Fort Raleigh"
This special program presents the story of archaeology at Fort Raleigh, and displays some of the artifacts that have been found.
"Roanoke Colonies Archaeology and History Week" Awarded Meekins Grant
May 12, 2011
"Roanoke Colonies Archaeology and History Week" Awarded Meekins Grant
On October 10-16 2011 a weeklong series of events will be presented with exhibits, theatre, symposium, and archaeological research.
First Colony Foundation Archaeologists Participate in International Conference
June 30, 2010
First Colony Foundation Archaeologists Participate in International Conference
Eric Klingelhofer and Bly Straube attended the Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology conference held in Newfoundland.
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