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Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Manteo, North Carolina

History

Cape Hatteras National Seashore has visitor centers with exhibits at Bodie Island Lighthouse, Ocracoke Island, and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The Bodie Island and Ocracoke Island Visitor Centers are open during the summer season. The Cape Hatteras Visitor

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Manteo, North Carolina

History

Commemorates the achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright.Variety of artifacts from Wright Brothers experiments with flight.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Manteo, North Carolina

History

The park is the site of the first attempt by England to colonize in the" New World." Three voyages were made (1585 - 1587) which resulted in what has become known as "The Lost Colony." Collection includes archaeological artifacts.(pre-historic and histo