Exploration & Discovery

Second English Settlement at Roanoke Island

A second group of English settlers, led by John White, arrived on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, aiming to re-establish the colony that had been deserted. The settlers faced a challenging environment and hoped to thrive in a land previously inhabited by Native Americans. They were tasked with establishing a permanent settlement and exploring the resources of the region. Despite their intentions, the fate of this group would become one of the great mysteries of American history.

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