Board of Directors

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: Cindy McGann, Southern Shores
• Vice-Chair: Zee Lamb, Kitty Hawk
• Treasurer: Tess Judge, Kitty Hawk
• Secretary: Ann-Cabell Baum, Raleigh
• General Counsel: Casey Varnell, Kitty Hawk
• Historian: lebame houston, Manteo

Directors

• Ann-Cabell Baum, Raleigh
• Frank Daniels IV, Southern Pines
• Harvey Godwin, Lumberton
• John Graham, Greensboro
• Gary Pearce, Raleigh
• Constance H. Rose, Manteo
• Dr. Benjamin F. Speller, Jr., Edenton
• Joseph R. Stewart, Raleigh
• Taylor Sugg, Kitty Hawk
• Amy Tankard, Exmore, VA
• Johnny L. Tillett, Raleigh
• Monica Thibodeau, Duck

Ex-Officio Designees

• Designee, Roy Cooper, Governor, State of NC ~ Chanda Branch, 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, Senate President Pro Tempore~Andrew Tripp, Raleigh
• Designee, Dare County Board of Commissioners ~ Robert Woodard, Kill Devil Hills
• Designee, Tim Moore, North Carolina Speaker of the House ~ Nancy Strickland Chavis, Pembroke

RIHA Board Meeting Schedule 2025

Roanoke Island Historical Association Board Meetings are usually held at the Lost Colony Building located within Ft. Raleigh National Historical Site unless otherwise noted.

• February 22nd, 2025 10:00am (Raleigh)
• May 31st, 2025 10:00am
• September 13th, 2025 10:00am
• November 22nd, 2025 10:00am (Zoom)