Virginia Dare was the first English child born in the Americas, specifically in the Roanoke Colony of present-day North Carolina. She was born on August 18, 1587, to Elinor White and Ananias Dare. Her birth occurred during an expedition led by Sir Walter Raleigh to establish a permanent settlement. The Roanoke Colony is famous for its mysterious disappearance, as the settlers vanished without a trace by 1590. Virginia's story has become a symbol of early American history and the challenges faced by early colonists. Her legacy continues to intrigue historians and the public alike.