Three Sisters Curse

This Unilocal is rated OTBP or Off The Beaten Path.
Many of us have paddled past these rock formations or taken them in subconsciously as we’ve walked the trails or driven by this section of the Potomoac River. These rocks were included on the early maps of Pierre L’Enfant and Captain John Smith was the first European to see them in the 1600s when he was able to describe the Potomac as
… frequented by otters, beavers, martens, and sables. Neither better fish, more plenty, nor more variety for small fish had any of us ever seen in a place
The curse of the Three Sisters is a story that may date back 400 years according to some authors. There are many different variations of the legend that surround this curse. It’s a tale of woe about the demise of a least three Native American girls (or nuns in some stories) the Powhatans, the Susquhannocks, treacherous storms and a curse that affects those attempting to cross the Potomac at this very site.
The story of the Three Sisters is not well known to tourists, transplants or locals. The curse has been included in works of fiction and special interest books such as, Weird Virginia, which make it alluring to those of us who enjoy a little scare every now and then. This is the stuff that boy scouts tell by the campfire or under the blanket fort with faces eerily illuminated by battery operated flashlights.
You want off the beaten path adventure? Good, because this is only accessible by water. There isn’t much to see, but you can hang out and enjoy the view while contemplating the mystery that surrounds this submerged reef. If you’re less adventurous, you can enjoy an unobstructed view from the Key Bridge or the nearby path in Georgetown.
Before embarking on this little adventure, be sure to do a little research of your own and let your imagination be your compass.