Eastern Carolina Village & Farm Museum 1840-1940

Tree-ring data from Virginia indicate that the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island disappeared during the most extreme drought in 800 years (1587-1589) leading to food shortages. Come find out more about what might have happened to the Roanoke colonists on Sunday at 3 in the Eagles School. This is a free History Speaks event and we do have air-conditioning!

Join us on Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. in the Eagles School for “HISTORY SPEAKS.” Charles Ewen, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at ECU,, and Tom Shields, Professor Emeritus of English at ECU, will speak about their book, "'Becoming the Lost Colony: The History, Lore and Popular Culture of the Roanoke Mystery,” winner of the 2026 James Deetz Book Award. Since Jamestown settler John Smith set out in search of the Roanoke settlers in 1608, ideas and theories of what happened to the Roanoke colony have captured the American imagination. Join us for a discussion of these theories and the historical contexts in which different ones became popular. Refreshments and a book signing will follow. Free event. 4570 County Home Rd., Greenville. The school is air-conditioned and there are restrooms on site.

Thank you, Marty Thompson, for representing us at the event!

We are just over a week away from the return of our annual artillery program! Be sure to visit us on Saturday, June 13th for a day of fun that will include both artillery and small arms demonstrations. Admission is free and food trucks will be on site!

This will be a fun event and we thank Marty Thompson for representing us!

We are just over a week away from the return of our annual artillery program! Be sure to visit us on Saturday, June 13th for a day of fun that will include both artillery and small arms demonstrations. Admission is free and food trucks will be on site!

In 1901, Sallie Southall Cotten wrote a book-length poem, The White Doe, about the fate of Virginia Dare, popularizing the idea that she had survived the disappearance of the Roanoke Lost Colony. Her work inspiring a rich body of regional literature and reigniting generations of public interest in the fate of the first colonists in NC. Come out Sunday for History Speaks at 3 p.m. in the Eagles School to learn more about the different historical interpretations of this enduring mystery. Charlie Ewen and Tom Shields will speak about their recent book with refreshments and a book signing to follow.

Please join our friends from Haunted Pamlico on June 5th for the screening of this important film about historic cemeteries in our area!

Join us on Saturday, June 13, from 9 am-1 pm for our Welcome to Summer Vendor Market and Open House. Free Event. Food truck and restrooms on site. We still have a few slots for vendors. Email [email protected] for an application.

Join us on Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. in the Eagles School for “HISTORY SPEAKS.” Charles Ewen, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at ECU, and Tom Shields, Professor Emeritus of English at ECU, will speak about their book, "'Becoming the Lost Colony: The History, Lore and Popular Culture of the Roanoke Mystery,” winner of the 2026 James Deetz Book Award. Since Jamestown settler John Smith set out in search of the Roanoke settlers in 1608, ideas and theories of what happened to the Roanoke colony have captured the American imagination. Join us for a discussion of these theories and the historical contexts in which different ones became popular. Refreshments and a book signing will follow. Free event. 4570 County Home Rd., Greenville. The school is air-conditioned, and there are restrooms on site.