The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is the producing organization of The Lost Colony. Founded on January 8, 1932 its 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.”

Officers

• Chairman: Susan Fearing, Manteo
• Vice-Chair: Cindy McGann, Southern Shores
• Treasurer: Jamie Hatchell, Manteo
• Secretary: Gary Pearce, Raleigh
• General Counsel: Casey Varnell, Kitty Hawk
• Historian: lebame houston, Manteo

Directors

• Ann-Cabell Baum, Raleigh
• Lauren Borland, Manteo
• Dawn Enochs, Manteo
• Harvey Godwin, Lumberton
• John Graham, Greensboro
• Lucy Inman, Raleigh
• Tess Judge, Kitty Hawk
• Mike McCarthy, Manteo
• Constance H. Rose, Manteo
• Dr. Benjamin F. Speller, Jr., Edenton
• Taylor Sugg, Kitty Hawk
• Monica Thibodeau, Duck
• David Woronoff, Southern Pines

Ex-Officio Designees

• Designee, Roy Cooper, Governor, State of NC ~ Chanda Branch, Raleigh
• Designee, Roy Cooper, Governor, State of NC ~ Johnny L. Tillett, Raleigh
• Designee, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Catherine Truitt ~ Dr. Sue Burgess, Nags Head
• Designee, Secretary of Natural & Cultural Resources ~ Dr.Darin Waters, Raleigh
• Designee, Dare County Board of Commissioners ~ Robert Woodard, Kill Devil Hills
• Designee, Tim Moore, North Carolina Speaker of the House ~ Earl Willis

The Roanoke Island Historical Association Board of Directors’ meetings are usually held at the LCB (Lost Colony administrative office) in Manteo, NC. Dates are subject to change.