From the early days of rice plantations to its time as an industrial zone for Wilmington's naval stores industry, Eagles Island, which with Point Peter makes up the "west bank" of the Cape Fear River across from downtown, has nearly three centuries of history that parallel that of the Port City.

As Wilmington decides whether to bring development back to the west bank, we take a look at the history of the area, including its dark associations with slavery. 

<p>From the early days of rice plantations to its time as an industrial zone for Wilmington's naval stores industry, Eagles Island, which with Point Peter makes up the "west bank" of the Cape Fear River across from downtown, has nearly three centuries of history that parallel that of the Port City.</p>
<p>As Wilmington decides whether to bring development back to the west bank, we take a look at the history of the area, including its dark associations with slavery.&nbsp;</p>

StarNews Media Presents "Cape Fear Unearthed," a podcast digging into the history books of Southeastern North Carolina. The weekly podcast will feature stories drawn from the region's persisting legends, historical oddities and mysterious figures that have helped shape its legacy and culture.

Cape Fear Unearthed

As Wilmington decides whether to bring development back to the west bank, we take a look at the history of the area, including its dark associations with slavery.

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