The Tragic Tale of Virginia Dare and the Lost Colony of Roanoke
In the late 16th century, the disappearance of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, and the Roanoke Colony remains one of history’s greatest mysteries.
Virginia Dare was born on August 18, 1587, in the Roanoke Colony, located on present-day Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Historical records show that her parents, Ananias and Eleanor Dare, were part of the ill-fated expedition led by Governor John White. The colony faced numerous hardships, including dwindling supplies and ten
