Berkeley Plantation, one of the first plantations in America, comprises about 1,000 acres on the banks of the James River on State Route 5 in …See more
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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
Jul 8, 2024
The site of the first Thanksgiving, as well as the birthplace of President William Henry Harrison, this plantation has a lot of history. The house itself is beautiful and decorated with period (1820s… Full review by Garrett S
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.
How long should I plan for touring the plantation?
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I think we were there for a couple of hours. We went on the main tour and then wandered the grounds a little bit. You could spend a lot longer on the grounds if you wanted to.