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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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In Search of the First Colony
New PBS Series Time Team America Debuts with Dig on Roanoke Island
First Colony Foundation Archaeologists and NPS Conclude Successful Dig at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island
November 18, 2009
First Colony Foundation Archaeologists and NPS Conclude 2009 Dig
The First Colony Foundation and the National Park Service have concluded the 2009 archaeological research excavations.
Radar Tomography Conducted on Roanoke Island to Identify Potential Dig Sites
August 27, 2009
Radar Tomography Conducted on Roanoke Island to Identify Potential Dig Sites
Team undertakes remote sensing survey at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site to identify potential future excavation sites.
Roanoke Island Archaeological Find Goes on Exhibition at Fort Raleigh
July 22, 2009
Roanoke Island Archaeological Find Goes on Exhibition at Fort Raleigh
Copper necklace uncovered by First Colony Foundation will be placed on exhibit at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
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