Summer Programs 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 Wednesday - Friday from June 15 - September 2, 2022. Come out and explore, discover, play and learn this summer at Roanoke Island Festival Park. *All programs subject to change due to inclement weather 2022 Summer Programs Schedule 11:00 am (W-F) - Gun Drill on the Elizabeth II Guns were an important part of the safety of passengers and crew members during the Roanoke Voyages. Come smell the gun powder and shout Huzah for England! When we fire the sling gun on the Elizabeth II this summer. The gun drill is held Wednesday - Friday at 11:00 am from June 15 - September 2, 2022. 3:00 PM (W-F) Small Arms Demonstration at the Settlement Site 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 Harquebus and see it fired live in the Settlement Site. The small arms demonstration is held Wednesday - Friday from June 15 - September 2, 2022. Gun Drill on the Elizabeth II Small Arms Demo in the Settlement Site
Summer Programs 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 Wednesday - Friday from June 15 - September 2, 2022. Come out and explore, discover, play and learn this summer at Roanoke Island Festival Park. *All programs subject to change due to inclement weather 2022 Summer Programs Schedule 11:00 am (W-F) - Gun Drill on the Elizabeth II Guns were an important part of the safety of passengers and crew members during the Roanoke Voyages. Come smell the gun powder and shout Huzah for England! When we fire the sling gun on the Elizabeth II this summer. The gun drill is held Wednesday - Friday at 11:00 am from June 15 - September 2, 2022. 3:00 PM (W-F) Small Arms Demonstration at the Settlement Site 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 Harquebus and see it fired live in the Settlement Site. The small arms demonstration is held Wednesday - Friday from June 15 - September 2, 2022. Gun Drill on the Elizabeth II Small Arms Demo in the Settlement Site