WythevilleDare

WythevilleDare is a nickname associated with the town of Wytheville, Virginia, and its connection to the Lost Colony of Roanoke. The nickname is a portmanteau of "Wytheville" and "Dare," referring to Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the Americas. The connection stems from the theory that some members of the Lost Colony may have migrated inland and settled in the Wytheville area.

This theory is largely speculative and lacks definitive historical evidence. However, it has become a popular local legend and a source of interest for some historians and residents. The idea is sometimes linked to local folklore and alleged Native American oral traditions that speak of pale-skinned people settling in the region. No concrete archaeological findings or written records directly support the claim that the Roanoke colonists resettled in Wytheville.

Despite the lack of firm evidence, the WythevilleDare nickname persists and is sometimes used in local tourism efforts and cultural discussions. It represents a desire to connect the town to a significant, albeit mysterious, chapter in early American history. The narrative of WythevilleDare is more about local identity and the enduring fascination with the Lost Colony than it is about established historical fact.