Roanoke Colony

By sophrogers

  • Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to Roanoke Island.

    Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to Roanoke Island.
    Sir Walter Raleigh organized an expedition to Roanoke Island, aiming to explore and establish an English presence in the New World.

  • First English Colony is established on Roanoke.

    First English Colony is established on Roanoke.
    In 1585, The first English colony was established on Roanoke Island, marking the initial efforts to settle and claim the land for English.

  • Second English colony, known as "Lost Colony," was established.

    Second English colony, known as "Lost Colony," was established.
    In 1587, a second English colony, commonly referred as the "Lost Colony," was established on Roanoke island. Unfortunately, the fate of this colon remains a mystery.

  • John White returns to Roanoke and finds the colony abandoned.

    John White returns to Roanoke and finds the colony abandoned.
    In 1590, John white, the governor of the "Lost Colony", returned to Roanoke Island after a long absence and discovered that the colony had been deserted.

  • Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, is established.

    Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, is established.
    In 1607, Jamestown the first permanent English settlement in America was established in Virginia. This event marked a significant milestone in the colonization of North America.

  • The Powhatan Confederacy attacks English Settlements, impacting Roanoke's history.

    The Powhatan Confederacy attacks English Settlements, impacting Roanoke's history.
    In 1622, the Powhatan Confederacy launches a series of attacks on English settlements, including Roanoke.

  • The Roanoke Colony was declared a National Historic Landmark.

    The Roanoke Colony was declared a National Historic Landmark.
    In 1937, The Roanoke Colony was officially recognized as a National Historic Landmark