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Help us make it rightBuilt in 1726 as the home of Benjamin Harrison IV and his wife, this Georgian mansion features beautifully-landscaped grounds filled with magnificent gardens and terraces. A knowledgeable guide dressed in a period costume will lead you through the plantation itself, which is filled with valuable antiques and furniture. The tour also includes a visit to a museum of Civil War artifacts. Special...
Here in 1619, settlers observed the first official Thanksgiving in America. Berkeley is the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison... V, signer of the Declaration of Independence and three times governor of Virginia. The estate is also the birthplace of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States, and ancestral home of his grandson, Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third president. ...
First settled in 1619, this historic estate is the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V, a signer of the American Declaration of Indepenence, and his son William Henry, who later became president of the United States.
This James River plantation was the birthplace of William Henry Harrison, ninth U.S. President and Benjamin Harrison V, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. It also lays claim to hosting America's first Thanksgiving in December of 1619, long before the Pilgrims arrived. It played a major role in the Civil War, as the headquarters and supply base for McClellan's Union Army. The...
The Scene
Driving east from Richmond along Route 5 in rural Charles City County you can visit a number of stately historic plantations. Berkeley claims to be the site of the first...
This plantation is deep with history and the grounds are aesthetic. Interesting facts. We paid $50 thinking we would get a tour of the 3 houses, but only toured basement and the 4 rooms on main...
Beautiful plantation ! This was our second time here. Disappointed the carriage house tavern no longer operated as a restaurant on the property. Some neat history and beautiful furnishings. Our...
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We went to the Berkeley Plantation today and it was just ok. I felt a little bit of misled by the people that run it. When you pull up you think your going to tour three very nice structures, when...
Berkeley Plantation can be found at Harrison Landing Rd 12602. The following is offered: Tourist Attractions. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Charles City there are 3 other Tourist Attractions. An overview can be found here.
Berkeley Plantation was founded in 1929, and is located at 12602 Harrison Landing Rd in Charles City. Additional information is available at www.berkeleyplantation.com or by contacting Jamie Jamieson at (804) 829-6018.
Virginia's Most Historic Plantation
This historic house is famous for being located on the site of the Thanksgiving celebration of 1619, although there is still debate about the exact location of the original event. (Massachusetts also claims the first Thanksgiving.) This Georgian manor home is the birthplace of Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Harrison and ninth President William Henry Harrison. Restored grounds and...
Virginia's most historic plantation, this plantation was the birthplace of Benjamin Harris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as well as his son, William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. Costumed guides conduct tours of the mansion daily and lunch is served in the Coach House Tavern. The gift shop has a unique collection of historical mementos and charming...
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