National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. Fort Raleigh is co-managed with two other Outer Banks parks, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It is the location of the group headquarters at the northern end of Roanoke Island. The cooperative agreement of 1941 allows RIHA to stage theatrical performances in the Waterside Theatre, also on park property. Elizabethan Gardens Within the historic site are the Elizabethan Gardens, managed by the Garden Club of North Carolina, created as a memorial to the first colonists and as an example of a period garden. The gardens cover more than and include a replica Tudor gate house. There is a separate fee for the gardens. Over 500 species of plants are artfully tended on 10.5 acres of scenic waterfront property. This beautiful Outer Banks attraction was built in the mid 20th century to honor Queen Elizabeth I. Stepping into the Elizabethan Gardens is like stepping into a time machine. History buffs and horticulturists alike will enjoy the Renaissance statues hidden throughout the garden and the intricate Elizabethan-style buildings. The garden is open daily year round and holds seasonal events such as educational tours in the summer and holiday light displays in the winter. The attraction is also a popular Outer Banks wedding venue thanks to its romantic ambiance and idyllic views. References The National Parks: Index 2001–2003. Washington: U.S. Department of the Interior. External links Official NPS site: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Roanoke Island Historical Association: The Lost Colony drama The Elizabethan Gardens Buildings and structures in Dare County, North Carolina Raleigh National Historic Sites in North Carolina History of the Thirteen Colonies Museums in Dare County, North Carolina History museums in North Carolina Protected areas established in 1941 Raleigh Raleigh Protected areas of Dare County, North Carolina Raleigh National Register of Historic Places in Dare County, North Carolina Works Progress Administration in North Carolina Roanoke Colony American Civil War on the National Register of Historic Places