Coast Files Podcast

In the spring of 1587, John White set sail across the Atlantic Ocean with his family and a group of settlers, with a goal of forming the first English colony in North America. Shortly after their arrival, John heads back to England to gather more supplies. After many delays, he finally returns only to discover everyone has mysteriously vanished; his only clue being a carved fence post with the word, “CROATOAN”. Join us as Lindsay discusses one of the oldest mysteries in North America.

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