Berkeley Plantation

Our history begins in 1619 when settlers observed the first official Thanksgiving in America. Berkeley’s 1726 Georgian mansion is the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence and three times governor of Virginia.

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12602 Harrison Landing Rd Charles City , VA 23030 United States

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John Taylor

Make sure you walk all the way down to the James River . It's beautiful.

Kyra Kilian

This is a great place to go to learn a little history. The tour was great and you can walk around and do self guided areas after. They had a corn maze (October) & pumpkin for sale

VirginiaIsForKids.com

Beautiful place for a picnic with the family! Site of the First Thanksgiving and birthplace of our 9th President, William Henry Harrison.

Teresa Willis

A most see for history lovers. Here you can learn about the first Thanksgiving

Bill Dmd

I heard Berkeley is adding a recreation of the first bourbon still later this year!

Kyle Meadows

You can spend a romantic afternoon lounging under the willows.

B Ford

Avoid the exhibit in the basement ; dank and gloomy and not good for your allergies.

Busy Bryants

Try their candlelight spirit tour .

Nancy Blom

Very peaceful and serene here

Copeland Casati

Celebrate the First Thanksgiving ! Read more

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