The Lost Colony

The Saga of the Lost Colony

In 1587, 20 years prior to the colony at Jamestown, 116 men, women, and children struggled for existence in the wilderness and vanished without a trace. Their disappearance remains one of the great mysteries of history. No clue of this thriving community has every been found, save for the eerie carving upon the bark of an old, twisted oak: "Croatan". It is the saga known as The Lost Colony.

They vanished here on the Outer Banks, these hardy people who paved the way for English-speaking America. But their bravery and courage in traveling to this new world inspired others to make the same journey and founded this country of ours almost 200 years later. In recognition of their heroic efforts, a play honoring their experience was written by Paul Green in 1937. President Franklin Roosevelt traveled in his open car to witness one of the earliest productions. Other dignitaries and heads of state from around the world have shared the majesty of America's oldest outdoor drama. The production is filled with excitement, laughter, adventure, and tragedy.

From your Hatteras Realty home site the play, "The Lost Colony", is less than one hour's drive. If you haven't seen this inspirational pageant you have not shared in the true birthplace of our country. The play is produced from June 8 - August 25, nightly (except Saturday) 8:30 PM at historic Waterside Theater on Roanoke Island.

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