Photos: Trip to Accompong (1/16/15)

 The group arriving at Accompong, a Maroon Town. The Maroons were escaped slaves who successfully kept their independence from the British.

 The group getting some information about the town and getting ready for the hike.

 POHS students following the trail to the Peace Cave, where the peace treaty between the British and the Maroons was signed.

 The group making their way through a steep incline.

 POHS students found pieces of ginger on the hike.

 Matthew admiring the hills of Cockpit Country.

 The group stopping for a quick break before continuing their hike to the Peace Cave.

 Here is a picture of the plaque at the Peace Cave.

Matthew sitting in the cave from where the Maroons attacked the British.