Death & Dying: A Special Halloween History Tour

Explore how different cultures understood death in the 16th century during this special guided tour. Learn about Algonquian practices on Roanoke Island, how English and Spanish sailors handled death at sea, and English approaches to disease before modern medicine.

Tickets are available in person only on October 28 and 29. Meet at the Ticket Sales building 10 minutes before the tour begins. Program-only admission does not include park access outside the tour.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Start time: 4:30 p.m.
End time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, 1 Festival Park, Manteo
Admission: $5 for the special program only; combined park-and-program tickets also available