Roanoke Colony Timeline

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1584
The Amadas-Barlowe expedition explores North America and trades with Native Americans on Roanoke Island.
Apr 1585 - Jul 1585
Settlers sail to Virginia in North America to create England's first colony on Roanoke Island.
Jun 1586
The settlers in England's first colony on Roanoke Island return home for lack of provisions.
22 Jul 1587
A second wave of settlers arrives to form the Roanoke Colony in Virginia, North America.
Aug 1590
A relief expedition to Roanoke Colony finds no trace of the colonists.