The Lost Colony

The Lost Colony All summer long-experience America’s first English colony, under the stars in an outdoor theatre. -Tickets are on sale for our 85th Anniversary!
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May 27th -August 20th, 2022

-The Lost Colony tells the true story of the 117 men, women, and children who came to Virginia (modern day North Carolina's Outer Banks) to start a colony for England and then mysteriously vanished, leaving nothing but the letters CRO carved into a tree.

-This show is fun for all ages, and performs nightly (except Sundays) in June, July, and August!

-Kids 12 and unde

r are FREE on Monday Nights!

-The Waterside Theatre is an outdoor venue located within Ft. Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo, North Carolina.

-Check out our annual Wine & Culinary Festival's website:
https://tlcwinefest.com/

The Shellabration Is Back!The 2nd Annual Roanoke Island Oyster Shellabration & BBQ is coming to Wanchese!Join us Sunday,...
08/27/2026

The Shellabration Is Back!

The 2nd Annual Roanoke Island Oyster Shellabration & BBQ is coming to Wanchese!

Join us Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 1–4 PM at Safe Harbor Tiki Bar for an afternoon featuring:

Oysters
BBQ
Chowder
Beer/Wine
Desserts
Music by The Partly Crowdy

Tickets are $95 per person. This is a 21+ only event and a fundraiser benefiting The Lost Colony.

Come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready to Shellabrate!

Tickets & Info:
TLCSHUCKS.com
252-473-2127

Presented by the Roanoke Island Historical Association
Sponsored by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau

08/25/2026

So many memories made, so many friendships formed, and so many moments we’ll carry with us — that’s what makes all the hard work worth it.

The 89th season of The Lost Colony was truly one for the books. Saturday night’s final performance began with our local community showing up in the most meaningful way, bringing donations to support Dare County schools — and ended with one of the biggest audiences of the entire season.

What a way to close the season!

To our incredible cast, crew, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, and every person who joined us in the audience this season — thank you. Your support, energy, and love for The Lost Colony are what make this experience so special.

Here’s to the memories made, the friendships formed, and 89 seasons of making history on Roanoke Island.

Until next season, the 90th!

08/25/2026

As we close on the 89th season of The Lost Colony, we want to take a moment to shine the spotlight on the incredible sponsors who helped make this season possible.

Your support allows us to continue bringing this iconic story to life, creating unforgettable experiences for audiences, supporting our talented company, and keeping the magic of Roanoke Island alive for generations to come.

To every sponsor who invested in this season — thank you for believing in The Lost Colony and in the importance of preserving this piece of American history.

We couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to 89 seasons of history, theatre, community and magic — and to looking ahead to the 90th anniversary season!

89th Season Corporate Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor PNC Bank
Outer Banks Health
Twiddy And Co.
Carolina Designs
Sun Realty
Joe Lamb Jr. And Associates
Wanchese Marina
Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Beach Realty NC And Construction
Southern Shores Realty
Eastern Disposal And Outer Banks Tree Co.
Two Hawk License Plate Agency
The Good Mind Initiative
Kellogg’s Supply Co.
Kitty Hawk Kites
Basnight’s Lone Cedar
Dunes Restaurant
Outer Banks This Week
Old Tom’s Tavern
Oasis Suites
Pioneer Theatre
The Pearl
First National Bank
Atlantic Realty
Midgett Insurance
Visit OBX
The Manteo House
Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty
Dominion Energy

08/22/2026

The 89th Season closes TONIGHT.

Don’t miss your final opportunity to experience this year’s company of The Lost Colony at Waterside Theatre. One last night. One unforgettable show.

And tonight is an additional Dare Night:
Residents of Dare, Tyrrell, Currituck, and Hyde Counties can enjoy The Lost Colony FREE with a donation of new school supplies valued at a minimum of $10.

Arrive early with your school supplies and valid local ID.

Come celebrate the final night of the 89th Season and support local students while you’re here.

www.thelostcolony.org

Tonight. One last time. Don’t miss it

Photos by: Bethany Cunningham/Three Birds Photography

2 more nights of this legendary production. The 89th season ends tomorrow evening.Get your tickets!www.thelostcolony.org...
08/21/2026

2 more nights of this legendary production. The 89th season ends tomorrow evening.

Get your tickets!
www.thelostcolony.org

Photos by: Bethany Cunningham

Just 3 more shows!Kinda chic to experience The Lost Colony before the 89th season comes to an end on Saturday August 22....
08/20/2026

Just 3 more shows!

Kinda chic to experience The Lost Colony before the 89th season comes to an end on Saturday August 22.

BUY THE TICKETS-
www.thelostcolony.org

08/19/2026

Virginia Dare’s 439th Birthday celebration brought an incredible crowd! Alumni, family, friends, and members of The Lost Colony family came together to celebrate Virginia Dare’s birthday and honor this year’s incredible award recipients.

Congratulations to our 2026 award winners:

1. Cora Mae Basnight Award — Gaby Hinckle
2. Bob Knowles Award — Anna Benevento and Krischan Taylor
3. A. Lynn Lockrow Award — Alden Lamson, Robert Farr-Jones, and Xander Mason
4. Evelyn Russell Layton Award — Brennan Metz and Kaylyn Hall
5. Robert Midgette Alumni Association Award — Harmoni Thompson

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for this special celebration and helped make the evening one to remember.

And the celebration continues tonight with Virginia Dare Baby Night #2. Join us at The Lost Colony!

On This Day, August 18, 1587, Virginia Dare became the first child born in the Americas to English parents. She was name...
08/18/2026

On This Day, August 18, 1587, Virginia Dare became the first child born in the Americas to English parents. She was named in honor of the Virgin Queen of England, Elizabeth I.

Tonight, don’t miss the first of two Virginia Dare Nights at The Lost Colony!

The Lost Colony continues its long-celebrated tradition of using real babies during the August 18th and August 19th performances. Being a “Virginia Dare Baby” is a coveted role in the community that many local citizens have had the opportunity of being a part of. For Virginia Dare Nights only, the prop baby swaddled in blankets, is replaced with these special guests.

Virginia Dare Nights are generously sponsored by First National Bank.

Local babies featured tonight:
Theodore Hart (Parents Matt & Laurel Anne Hart)
Adelaide Wilson (Parents Brendan Wilson & Sydney Putnam)
Waylon Millen (Parents Cody & Madison Millen)
Ophelia Harvin (Parents Tyler & Kateland Harvin)

08/15/2026

The Lost Colony Cabaret-August 16th

Featuring songs, musical acts, and more, The Lost Colony Cabaret celebrates the immense talent of the over 100 actors and technicians who bring The Lost Colony to life all summer long on Roanoke Island.

For one day only, The Lost Colony Company Members trade their Elizabethan accents and attire for musical theatre classics, contemporary hits, original songs, and much more for a performance to entertain all.

Proceeds from The Lost Colony Cabaret benefit the Roanoke Island Historical Association, producers of The Lost Colony, and A Pathway Forward.

Tomorrow at The Pioneer Theater-2pm
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Grab your tickets:

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/40068734/the-lost-colony-cabaret-manteo-the-pioneer-theater

Additional Dare Night-Back to SchoolThe final performance of the 89th season of The Lost Colony-August 22nd, 2026 The ...
08/14/2026

Additional Dare Night-Back to School
The final performance of the 89th season of
The Lost Colony-August 22nd, 2026

The Roanoke Island Historical Association is proud to announce the return of an additional Dare Night on the final night of the 89th season of The Lost Colony. Locals have one more opportunity to enjoy free admission to The Lost Colony on August 22nd, 2026 and support Dare County schools. Dare Nights are sponsored by Midgett Insurance.

Residents of Dare, Tyrrell, Currituck, and Hyde counties can enjoy The Lost Colony for free with a donation of new school supplies valued at a minimum of $10.

Tickets can be reserved in advanced by calling the box office at 252-473-6000 or arrive early with school supplies and local ID.

Dare Nights are also open to the public, tickets can be purchased at www.thelostcolony.org.

Gates open at 7:30, the Native Pre-Show begins at 7:55 and the final performance of The Lost Colony’s 89th season begins at 8:30.

School supplies list can be found here:
https://www.daretolearn.org/portals/parents/schoolsupplies

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Manteo, NC
27954

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12524732127

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