There is a local Native American legend that tells of a single white doe that roams Roanoke Island where Sir Walter Raleigh’s “Roanoke Colony” had attempted to settle, only to vanish. Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World, was member of this “lost colony.”

As legend has it, Virginia, raised by the Croatoan Indians, was claimed by an old and powerful medicine man who, because he could not have her, cast a spell turning her into a white doe. Shot in the heart at the same moment by two special arrows — a pearl-tipped arrow meant to save, and a silver-tipped arrow meant to kill — the white doe returned briefly to her beautiful human form only to die a short time later.

Virginia Dare’s body disappeared at the same time a white doe was seen bounding off into the forest. Even today some claim to have caught glimpses of a fleeting white form late in the evening. Does the spirit of the white doe still roam the woodlands of Roanoke Island?

The elements of this famous Outer Banks legend have been captured in brilliant detail by local artist Britton Ricketts in a new art design available in our “Hop Shop” on t-shirts, stickers, and limited-edition autographed prints. T-shirts are available in three colors: Moss, Plum Raisin, and Black. Stop by soon or purchase at lostcolonytavern.com!

Don't miss any of the podcast episodes of Outer Banks Raw, Recipes for Living, by Chef Wes Stepp.

Dominik, our ice cream maker and his wife Molly, who also works for us need our help! In the early hours of Friday morning they were awoken to the news that their home was on fire. Fortunately, they were staying at a friends to pet sit with their puppy Luna and everyone made it out safe and unharmed. The apartment building has been condemned and now they have lost everything that they have given their blood, sweat and tears to build. Please consider donating to help them rebuild their lives. Any amount is appreciated!

It’s MATCH DAY and we’ve got our OBX Hammers down here at the Tavern with sound up on the TVs as West Ham United faces off against Manchester City in the live broadcast from London. Join us for the football match along with a great English meal such as our locally-caught Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Bubble & Squeak, English Breakfast Burger, or our famous British Steak & Ale Pie along with a pint of Fuller's London Porter!