Berkeley Plantation

Virginia's Most Historic Plantation

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. During the Civil War Berkeley was occupied by General George McClellan's Union troops. While at Berkeley, General Daniel Butterfield composed the familiar tune "Taps", first played by his bugler, O.W. Norton. The 1726 Georgian mansion is furnished with a magnificent collection of 18th century antiques. Five terraces of restored boxwood and flower gardens offer breathtaking vistas of the James River. The gardens provide an elegant setting for weddings and private events.

The first Sunday in November, Berkeley celebrates the historic 1619 landing with Virginia's Thanksgiving Festival.
In December, the plantation is decorated with traditional holiday decorations of fresh greenery and natural arrangements from Berkeley's gardens.

A Virginia and National Historic Landmark.

2013 Rates: Adults: $11.00, Children: (Ages 6-12) $6.00, Youth: (Ages 13-16) :7.50. AAA & Military - Adults: $9.90, Children: (Ages 6-12) $5.40. Youth: (13-16) $6.75. Senior Citizens: $9.90.

Group rates also available.

Allow 1 1/2 hours for a conducted house tour and self-guided grounds tour. The tour includes an audio-visual orientation program and museum exhibit. Enthusiastic guides in period costumes conduct tours of the mansion daily.



Berkeley Plantation Upcoming Events

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February 16-18, 2013
Tippecanoe & Tyler, Too Presidents Day Tour
William Henry Harrison’s life is celebrated during Presidents’ Day weekend at Berkeley Plantation.
888-466-6018

March 2013
Berkeley Homeschool Month
During the month of March, Berkeley will offer a special rate to homeschooled students and their families. Enjoy a guided house tour and learn 18th century life on a plantation, explore the museum of paintings and artifacts, and walk the five terraces of restored gardens leading to the James River. Picnic area available. 888-466-6018

April 20-27, 2013
Historic Garden Week at Berkeley Plantation
Floral arrangements will be displayed throughout the elegant 1726 manor house. Enjoy walks in the restored boxwood and flower gardens, breathtaking vistas of the James River, and guided house tours with costumed guides. 9:30-4:30 888-466-6018

April 24, 2013
Afternoon Tea & Tour at Berkeley Plantation
Enjoy an afternoon tea and guided house tour with costumed guides. The 1726 manor house will be beautifully decorated with fresh floral arrangements. Five terraces of restored boxwood gardens offer breathtaking vistas of the James River. Reservations required.
888-466-6018