Annaberg Sugar Plantation
Annaberg Sugar Plantation
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The most accessible and best preserved of its type, this once-working sugar plantation (circa 1870) was the site of boiling molasses and hardworking slaves harvesting sugarcane, and which now offers visitors regular tours and living-history demonstrations.
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JKO1111
New Haven, CT120 contributions
Oct 2021
Everyone should visit the ruins of this sugar plantation, if only to see how slaves were critical to and mistreated by the "the New World". The sugar plantation is on a beautiful bluff and is an easy walk (about 30 minutes). I highly recommend picking up the GUIDE paper at the VIsitors Center in Cruz Bay. Ask a Ranger for it. The paper gives an excellent history of the plantation. Without the explanation (or a guide) you won't know what you're looking at.
Written 7 October 2021
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Travel with Sean
Madison, WI536 contributions
Dec 2020
We stopped here as part of an island tour. The descriptive markers help visitors understand the operation of the sugar plantations. They've done a good job maintaining the area so that it doesn't get overgrown by vegetation.
Written 7 December 2020
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bartpic
New Haven, CT489 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We decided to drive to this place and check it out. It was a good idea. The history of this old mill is quite interesting. It's a little run down and part of it is under repair and not accessible but you get to observe most of it. The placards situated around the property are well written and informative. You only need 20- 40 minutes to walk around and read the history. It was a nice diversion. Be prepared to walk up a long stairway if you walk from the parking area. You can avoid this by getting dropped off at the taxi stand . It's a little rugged so wear supportive shoes . There were on-line warnings and signs at the entrance to be aware of bees. Not sure why, there were none. And no explanation of what kind of harmful bees may be around. I know most ALL bees are harmless and not aggressive unless provoked. But if you're allergic to bee venom, take heed just in case. Enjoy this interesting place.
Written 30 January 2024
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elib_travels
Israel942 contributions
Feb 2020
While there may not be much to "see" this is definitely a worthy site and not really out of the way. There is a picnic table near the windmill and makes a great place for a lunch or snack. Keep an eye out for the deer and butterflies. Late in the afternoon the bay changes color . So put this on your to do list , Aside from all that it is an imprtant part of the island's history.
Written 16 March 2020
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Jeff A
Mansfield, TX73 contributions
Dec 2020
We sailed and moored in Leinster Bay. Short dinghy ride to shore. Very interesting plantation ruins. Must have a guide or interpreter to understand the history, use of the structures and how sugar was planted and harvested
Written 3 March 2021
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Robin S
Walled Lake, MI415 contributions
Feb 2020
The ruins themselves were very interesting. But what made it a memorable experience were the 2 National Park Volunteers. Sorry I don't remember their names but they were so full of information and very entertaining. They fed off each other for one liners and helped each other with all the historical information.
Written 24 February 2020
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Jen F
West Haven, CT33 contributions
Jan 2020
If you are over at Francis Bay, or driving the North Shore and want to stop for a little walk, this is the one I would recommend. It's a great spot to walk, take in some history and enjoy the ruins. Simple enough for kids and there is ample parking. You can also part there to hike/gentle rock scramble over to Waterlemon.
Written 25 January 2020
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Matthew L
West Harrison, IN217 contributions
June 2022
Annaberg was a short drive from Maho Bay beach and was a nice place to visit because it had ruins that were in fairly good shape and was situated above Leinster Bay which allowed for great views and photos. The ruin of the windmill was in very good shape and the pathways around the plantation were very easy to walk. I am not sure if a person with a wheelchair can access the area because there were several wooden steps to get up to it from the main entrance area below. Parking was not a problem for us, each of the three times we parked there we were able to find a spot; morning, noon, and early afternoon.
Written 8 July 2022
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Kgreene2013
York, ME382 contributions
Mar 2020
My wife and I stopped here to visit a week or so ago. We hadn’t been here since staying at Maho Bay Campgound a number of years ago. The ruins were in great shape and the views were stunning. A National Park employee and a volunteer were there and they were very friendly and informative. The Garden was well maintained with many local plants and trees.
Looking forward to our next visit next year.
Looking forward to our next visit next year.
Written 29 March 2020
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rduf12
Boston, MA55 contributions
May 2021
Really beautiful place to visit for those who don't want to hike or go to the beach. Its a 5 minute walk up stairs and then a self-guided tour around the ruins. There is a staff member who works in the garden there and he made our trip! Allowed us to try sugar cane, tamarind and coconut fresh off the grounds. He was a wealth of knowledge as well. You can tell he enjoys his job. It's free of charge but there is a donation bin at the entrance. 10/10 recommend!
Written 19 May 2021
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can you do this on your own if you are on St John with a rental car? Thanks, Chris
Written 18 February 2016
Yes. Actually you can only do self guided tours. Park at the lot or in the side of the road and take the stairs up. Half an hour will do. Bring snorkelling gear and do Marys Creek which is in front of the parking lot, where the trail to Waterlemon Cay begins
Written 28 February 2017
Are you able to do a self tour? or does it have to be guided?
Written 9 July 2015
I was in St. Thomas years ago is this beautiful spot where wrote love wishes in/on tree?
Written 7 March 2015
yes.. however.. just think of it like this.. for many people this place is like Auchswitz.. people were murdered, raped and worked to death in this place. If you wouldn't carve your name into the wall at a Nazi death camp, then you probably shouldn't do it at a slave camp either. Just my opinion... but to answer you, yes this is the same place
Written 8 August 2017
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