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North Carolina's coastline is a source of many fascinating legends. From terrible mishaps to piratical misdeeds, the coastal waters and towns are filled with semi-historical tales. If you are traveling in North Carolina, try checking out birthplaces of these tales of intrigue.
Fire on the Water
New Bern is home to a fascinating legend about some Palatine settlers (immigrants from Germany) who traveled to North America in 1710. Apparently the wealthy Palatines hid their valuables from the captain and crew of the ship on which they traveled, only to have their wealth revealed just before landing. The corrupt captain ordered all of the Palatines murdered in their sleep and claimed the riches for his crew and himself. Before leaving the dead colonists at sea, the captain set flame to the ship.
But the ship did not sink! The flames rose and fell through the night, then slumbered through the daylight hours only to glow again on the following night. The spooked sailors fled the scene, running into the forest, never to return to shore. To this day it is said that the flaming ship returns upon that fateful summer night, lighting the water with its eerie glow.
A Tale of Pirates
Due to the restrictive British trade laws, piracy became a reality in much of the newly founded American colonial waters in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. During that time, the most notorious pirate was the dreaded Blackbeard.
Most likely born in England, Blackbeard's real name was Edward Thatch. Although his pirate reign was short lived, he worked hard to build his terrifying reputation. In fact he was so fearsome that many ships would give up at the mere sight of his flag and turn over their goods to him. Marooned, their last sight of Blackbeard would be of his ship sailing away as the remains of their ship lit the ocean with its flames.
Over time Blackbeard created a fleet of pirate vessels, commanded by trusted compatriots. By May 1918 Blackbeard's fleet of 4 vessels and over 300 sailors were a formidable enemy as they blockaded a South Carolina port for a week.
Unfortunately it was not to last. Not long after the successful blockade Blackbeard's ships encountered a run of bad luck. By October 1918 one of Blackbeard's top men, Stede Bonnet, was captured near Wilmington, North Carolina, and with his crew was found guilty of piracy. In November Governor Alexander Spotswood of Virginia sent a fleet of ships from the Royal Navy to Bath Town, the capital of North Carolina. In a fateful battle at Okracoke Inlet on November 22nd, the dread pirate Blackbeard was killed, requiring 5 musket shots and over 20 cuts from swords to bring him down.
Visitors to Okracoke can drop by the Okracoke Lighthouse to see where Blackbeard lived, or stop in at Teach's Hole to learn more about Blackbeard's legend.
A Lost Colony and a White Doe
In the earliest days of settlement in North America, Sir Walter Raleigh assigned Sir Richard Grenville to bring colonists to North Carolina to settle. A group of 120 people settled on Roanoak Island in 1587, where they named their new home Fort Raleigh. Shortly after arriving Eleanor Dare gave birth to Virginia, the first white baby born in the Americas.
While at first the natives in the area appeared to be friendly, things soon become heated and the colonists sent Governor John White back to England to requisition supplies. Times were tough in England at the time; war with Spain was quickly becoming inevitable, sidetracking all other priorities. Governor White was not able to return to the colony until 1590. When he arrived he was greeted by empty buildings and no sign of the colonists.
No one really knows what happened to the colonists. Possibly they were killed by hostile natives, or maybe they escaped the island to live with a friendlier tribe. The only clue to their disappearance was the word "CROATOAN", carved into a post.
The white baby, Virginia Dare, was a source of much amazement from the natives. They had never seen a newborn so white and lovely. The Chesapeake people decided to call her White Fawn.
While the stories all differ, it is said that Virginia Dare became a white doe after her death on Roanoak Island. This white doe was thought to be the leader of the deer on the island and was much sought after by the native hunters. Eventually a great hunt was arranged to catch the white doe, or should she escape their efforts, to name her a spirit beast. After a long hunt, one of the hunters managed to bring down the white doe. Hurrying to inspect his kill the young brave heard the doe whisper "Virginia Dare" as she faded and died.
One of several amazing outdoor theater productions, The Lost Colony is dramatized in Manteo, on Roanoak Island. You can also visit historic Fort Raleigh where archeological digs work to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the colonists.
More to Discover
As America's oldest colony, North Carolina is home to numerous amazing stories and historical adventures. Enjoy your search as you uncover other historical legends and interesting places to visit around the state.
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