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Fanciful and elaborate gardens were designed to entertain Queen Elizabeth I during her reign. Our garden was created for your enjoyment, and as a living memorial to the time when Sir Walter Raleigh’s lost colonists lived in this very place over 400 years ago.
The Elizabethan Gardens is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.

Happenings in the Garden
While our gardens grace us with blooms year-round, we have many seasonal events and programs blooming with activity too.
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News from the Gardens
Eastertide at The Gardens April 19, 2025
The Elizabethan Gardens’ annual Eastertide in the Gardens Event is set for April 19, 2025. Discover the colorful spring blooms of the Gardens as the perfect backdrop for this fun-filled family event!
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Welcome our New Executive Director Brendan Medlin
Welcome New Executive Director