ROANOKE ISLAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
America's Greatest Unsolved Mystery
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Education
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATION TO ITS EMPLOYEES. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO OFFERS THEATRE TRAINING TO STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF SUMMER CAMPS. A NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2014 CALLED HAUNTED HISTORY. IT IS AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL TOUR TELLING THE STORY OF THE LOST COLONY AND IS OFFERED IN THE SPRING.
The Lost Colony
STAGE PRODUCTION - EACH SUMMER THE OUTDOOR DRAMA "THE LOST COLONY" IS PRODUCED FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY THE ASSOCIATION
Where we work
External reviews

Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of paid admissions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of performances
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
These totals include attendance at The Lost Colony; Children's Show and Ghosts of The Lost Colony
Average dollar price of tickets for guided tours
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
The Lost Colony
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is for The Lost Colony only. Does not include Children's Program and Ghosts of The Lost Colony.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The mission of the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is to commemorate the history of the first English colonies in North America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. This mission is primarily accomplished by the annual production of the symphonic outdoor drama The Lost Colony, and through educationally engaging events and programs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is the producing organization of The Lost Colony. Founded on January 8, 1932 it's mission statement is: “The mission of the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is to commemorate the history of the first English colonies in North America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. This mission is primarily accomplished by the annual production of the symphonic outdoor drama The Lost Colony, and through educationally engaging events and programs."
First staged in 1937, The Lost Colony it is the nation's premier and longest-running symphonic drama. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green, The Lost Colony's 80th anniversary season opens May 26 and plays through Aug. 19, 2017 at Manteo's Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
The Lost Colony is the “grandfather" of all outdoor dramas and is produced by the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA), a non-profit whose mission is to celebrate the history of the first English colonies on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, and to honor the founders of The Lost Colony symphonic drama through drama, education, and literature.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Each summer, over 100 actors, technicians, designers and volunteers rehearse to bring The Lost Colony Roanoke story to life. The production is enormous. The stage itself is over three times larger than most Broadway stages in New York. You will be seated in the center of the stage area with action happening on three sides of you and even sometimes right next to you in the aisle. Come see epic battles and Indian dances. Experience the sorrow and heartbreak of tragedy and loss. Witness the pageantry of the Queen and her court and celebrate the birth of Virginia Dare. There is music, laughter, romance and dance. The Lost Colony is widely acknowledged as the precursor to the modern American Broadway Musical.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Summer 2017 marked The Lost Colony's 80th Anniversary Season! On September 30th, Roanoke Island Historical Association will host The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival! In fall of 2018, we are launching an educational program called Mystery of The Lost Colony. Our organization is dedicated to constant and continuous improvement. We are committed to creating new ways to commemorate the history of the first English colonies in North America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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ROANOKE ISLAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Board of directorsas of 12/15/2021
Mr. Kevin Bradley
No Affiliation
Sue Burgess
Jamie Hatchell
Robert Woodard
Lucy Inman
Benjamin Speller
Shelby Strother
Jane Webster
David Woronoff
Ann-Cabell Baum
Lauren Borland
Marshall Ellis
Nancy Ennis
Dawn Enochs
Susan Fearing
Harvey Godwin
lebame houston
Tess Judge
Michael McCarthy
Cindy McGann
Gary Pearce
Connie Rose
Taylor Sugg
Monica Thibodeau
Johnny Tillett
Earl Willis
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No