Berkeley Plantation

Berkeley Plantation

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Nov 1, 2024
A definite must for lovers of history, and visitors to Virginia. Very interesting tour led by knowledgeable and friendly tour guides. The house and grounds are beautiful and well kept. We learned … Full review by kdh78
Aug 28, 2024
Very interesting, informative tour! Friendly guide! She was willing to answer questions as we toured. We walked the grounds and leatned even more! Great day! Full review by Shirley B
Jul 22, 2024
So much history here. 1st Thanksgiving, 1st whisky, 1st shipyard, 2 presidents, Benedict Arnold, civil war site and Taps written and played here. Very reasonable price to tour grounds, 1st floor an… Full review by familytraveler082
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Built in 1726 as the home of Benjamin Harrison IV and his wife, this Georgian mansion features beautifully-landscaped grounds filled with ma…
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Located:8 mi. W of Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia
Area:650 acres (260 ha)
Construction completed:1726
Architectural style:Georgian

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Is there a restaurant for lunch on site? If not, can someone recommend a nearby lunch place for about a dozen people?
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We ate at Indian Fields Tavern in Charles City. The food was good and the atmosphere is fun, as it is set in rustic farmhouse, that has been renovated.
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Are they open for tours on the 4th of July?
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According to the website the plantation is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Answer by Charlotte P · Dec 31, 2018
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How long should I plan for touring the plantation?
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Yikes. So sorry to have taken so long to reply. I think at least two hours, to see the house, the movie and the grounds. There are several sites (First Thanksgiving, memorial to the …
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Yikes. So sorry to have taken so long to reply. I think at least two hours, to see the house, the movie and the grounds. There are several sites (First Thanksgiving, memorial to the history of "Taps" and the family cemetery) on the grounds, so I would say three hours if you are not a fast walker.
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Are dogs allowed on the plantation
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Dogs are welcome on the plantation grounds, just not on the tour of the house.
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If you just want to come take pictures of the outside of building do you have to pay to get in?
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We recently visited to tour the gardens only and were not asked to pay any fees.
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