South River views

The whole site was overlooking the South River. The water views from the woodland paths were intermittent due foliage. The best views (least obstructed) were from the “big house” and an area that was prepping for a wedding, so we stayed away.

The pier is situated where archeologists believe Transatlantic ships docked.

Back in the day this was a busy port for colonial trading ships. Trade was in both goods and humans.

Apparently a lot of indentured English people arrived in the colonies here, both those who willingly indentured themselves for varying periods as well as convicts who were sentenced to 7 or 14 years of indentured servitude.

And then the darker side of transatlantic trade - enslaved Africans were traded here as well. The site has several story boards providing examples of their lives.Read more