Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Explore our educational programs happening this Summer
Experience our Summer Programs
Our summer programs allow you to immerse yourself in 16th century history through fun and interactive demonstrations. Join the crew on the Elizabeth II ship and participate in firing the sling gun or watch the small arms demonstration in the Settlement Site. Our summer programs are held Tuesday - Friday from June to August. See the full schedule below.
Come out and explore, discover, play, and learn this summer at Roanoke Island Festival Park. *All programs subject to change due to inclement weather
2025 Summer Programs Schedule
Guns were an important part of the safety of passengers and crew members during the Roanoke Voyages. Come smell the gunpowder and shout Huzah for England! When we fire the sling gun on the Elizabeth II this summer. The gun drill is held Tuesday - Friday at 12:00 pm through August.
English settlers approached settlement in the new world as a military endeavor. Roanoke Island Festival Park is the only historic site in the state to demonstrate match lock small arms. Come learn about a type of firearm called an Arquebus and see it fired live in the Settlement Site. The small arms demonstration is held on Thursdays at 2 pm through August.
Enjoy Story Hour at the Park with your littles! Read along to Turtle-Turtle & the Wide, Wide River by Jane & Will Hillenbrand with one of our educators. Happening in the Theater across from the Adventure Museum most Fridays at 2:30pm between June 13th and August 22nd.
Dates of Story Time: 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 , 8/15, 8/22
