Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Dare Stones
Sep 25, 2019
Dive into the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the intriguing Dare Stones. Discover the story of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, and her grandfather's ominous return. Explore the controversy surrounding the authenticity of the carved stones discovered in the 1930s. Unravel how these tales blend history and fiction, fueled by imaginative storytelling. Plus, find out how modern technology might finally illuminate these ancient enigmas and the fate of the vanished colonists.
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Roanoke's Disappearance
- The Roanoke colony, the first English settlement attempt, mysteriously disappeared after John White left for supplies.
- Upon return, only the word "Croatoan" was carved, a name of a friendly local tribe.
The Dare Stone
- In 1937, L.E. Hammond presented a carved stone, potentially revealing the colony's fate, to Emory University.
- The stone detailed Eleanor Dare's struggles, deaths, and a plea for help, signed E.W.
The Forged Stones
- After a reward was offered, Bill Eberhardt, a stonecutter, produced 42 forged Dare Stones.
- These stones fabricated a tale of Eleanor Dare's journey to Georgia, marriage to a Cherokee chief, and death.