Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Supports The Lost Colony

(Manteo, N.C., February 28, 2008) – The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce members recently donated $27,505 to The Lost Colony. The funds will assist the drama’s rebuilding efforts following the devastating September fire. Margaret Wells, Co-Chair of the Chamber’s Costume Fund Drive presented the check to Chris Seawell, Board Chairman of the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA). In attendance (from L-R) was Chamber President John Bone, Carl V. Curnutte Executive Director/ Producer of The Lost Colony, Chamber Board Chair Jeff Malarney, Margaret Wells, Chris Seawell, RIHA Board Member Edward Green, Rich Rollason the Co-Chair of the Chamber’s Costume Fund Drive and Ken Keating, The Lost Colony’s Development Director.

Funds from the award will be used to assist The Lost Colony’s costuming costs as items must be rebuilt and replaced following the September fire that destroyed three buildings and their contents.

The Chamber and their members are now a part of The Lost Colony’s Shining Stars— businesses, organizations and individuals who have provided extraordinary support to assist the outdoor drama since the tragedy.

Individuals and businesses can send donations through several ways: online at www.thelostcolony.org, through donation boxes at local businesses, and fund raising accounts at the local bank branches of BB&T, ECB, RBC Centura, and Southern Banks. The Lost Colony is the longest-running symphonic drama in America and opens its 71st season May 30th, 2008. A listing of The Lost Colony’s Shining Stars can be found HERE!