Hidden in the sands of Roanoke Island a copper ring and ancient pottery reveal a story of unexpected assimilation. In 1587 colonists established a settlement that later vanished leaving carved letters on a post and a tree. Recent excavations uncovered native items alongside English pottery and a copper ring from trade, evidence that the colonists integrated with local Algonquian people. This discovery transforms a mystery into a tale of survival and cultural unity. | History Vault

3.6K views · 176 reactions | History at the Pennington NJ station on the Mercer and Somerset Railroad.... many don't realize it still exists. | Metrotrails | Facebook

Today we welcomed a new Amtrak passenger train to Roanoke! The additional railway service will allow for a departure from Roanoke to DC at 4:30pm, and a train from DC arrives in Roanoke at 1pm. | City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government

12 reactions | Join us as we tour The Little Gallery at 301 Market St., Roanoke VA. thelittlegalleryva.com | Downtown Roanoke, Inc. | Facebook

Watch: A group of international artists has sent artwork to the International Space Station, seeking to connect science and art in their practices and to inspire future generations. | The Roanoke Times | Facebook

4.9K views · 95 reactions | This time it’s Station 2 (Vinton) on B shift doing some hose deployment training! Way to go! | Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department | Facebook