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The Independent
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina
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Dr. C. C. Crittenden plans comprehensive restoration of Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island, site of first English settlement and birthplace of Virginia Dare. Property deeded to Historical Commission; federal funds sought. Work began in 1933 with CWA funds but stopped last year; chapel and buildings partially restored.
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With great interest in the restoration of Old Fort Raleigh being manifested by Dr. C. C. Crittenden, executive secretary of the State Historical Commission, plans are being made in Raleigh for a comprehensive restoration of the site of the first English settlement in this country, it was disclosed this week.
The Fort property has been deeded to the Historical Commission and, if possible, Federal funds will be secured for restoration purposes.
Dr. Crittenden recently spent a few days at Roanoke Island making preliminary plans for restoring the old fort, and he is hopeful of carrying out his plans in a big way.
Fort Raleigh, located on the north end of Roanoke Island, is the site chosen by the colonies sent out by Sir Walter Raleigh and is the birthplace of Virginia Dare, first white child born of English speaking parents in this country. Restoration of the fort with the greatest possible authenticity was begun in 1933, with CWA funds, but the work had to be stopped last year. The Chapel and a number of other buildings have been restored, but there is much yet to be done.
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Fort Raleigh, Roanoke Island; Raleigh
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Begun In 1933, Stopped Last Year; Disclosed This Week
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Dr. Crittenden manifests interest and makes plans for comprehensive restoration of Fort Raleigh, site of first English settlement by Sir Walter Raleigh's colonies and birthplace of Virginia Dare. Property deeded to Historical Commission; federal funds sought. Preliminary plans made recently at Roanoke Island. Partial restoration done in 1933 with CWA funds, including chapel and buildings, but stopped last year.