The beautiful azaleas border the northeast corner of White Point Garden — right by where the famed pirate, Stede Bonnet, was hanged in 1718. Known as the “Gentleman Pirate” because he was a landowner and fairly wealthy before turning to piracy, Bonnet allegedly turned to piracy after some marital problems — despite not having much sailing experience. Perhaps another career path would have been a better choice.
A local's eye view
