Slave Auction Block

While visiting family here, one of my cousins suggested we go see the auction block. I thought she was joking but decided to see it. It was a humbling reminder of our history. I was actually sad after seeing it because I could picture families being torn apart or people treated like livestock.
Virginia is rich in preserved history which is a major reason why I love visiting & exploring. Oh, and I love to see my family, too!

Located at the corner of William Street and Charles Street lies a small stone that hasn’t moved from it’s original location. While not much to look at, just a small stone step and a plaque, the reason to view is because it smacks you in the face and gives you a reality check that things like that existed in the generations before ours. Grubs ~