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Calendar of Events
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February 17-19, 2007
February 16-18, 2008
February 14-16, 2009
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Tippecanoe & Tyler, Too
Presidents’ Day Tour
Tour Berkeley Plantation, home of our 9th president, William Henry Harrison, and ancestral home of his grandson, Benjamin Harrison, our 23rd president. Ironically, the 9th and 10th U.S. presidents were born and lived in Charles City. John Tyler, who served as vice president under Harrison, became president after Harrison’s untimely death in office. |
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March 13, 2007
March 11, 2008
March 10, 2009 |
Berkeley Boxwood Garden Tour
A tour of the boxwood-terraced gardens at Berkeley Plantation will reflect the owners’ careful attention to the garden fashions of the 18th and 19th century. Let our experienced gardeners take you through these early times in gardening to gardens of today. Learn the procedures of planting, pruning and caring for these plants. Refreshments served. By reservation. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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April 21-29, 2007
April 19-27, 2008
April 18-26, 2009 |
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 conducted house tours with costumed guides. |
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July 4, 2007
July 4, 2008
July 4, 2009 |
Berkeley Plantation Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
Annual commemoration honoring Benjamin Harrison V, one of seven Virginia signers of the Declaration of Independence and 18th century owner of Berkeley Plantation. Enjoy walks in the restored boxwood and flower gardens, breathtaking vistas of the James River, guided tours of the 1726 mansion and a living history program with the Daughters of the American Revolution. 11:00 a.m. |
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August 7, 2007
August 5, 2008
August 4, 2009 |
General McClellan’s 1862 Civil War Headquarters at Harrison’s Landing
Tour Berkeley Plantation, General George McClellan’s headquarters and supply base for 140,000 union soldiers in July and August 1862. This special Civil War Tour takes you through the life and times of the soldier. Includes a conducted tour of Berkeley Plantation’s 1726 mansion, a Civil War museum, film presentation and a visit to the monument where General Daniel Butterfield composed “Taps” during the Civil War. Refreshments served. By reservation. 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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October 19, 2007
October 17, 2008
October 16, 2009 |
Berkeley Plantation Autumn Sunset and Spirits Tour
Come early and explore the beautiful October gardens at Berkeley, Virginia’s most historic plantation. Then meet your knowledgeable costumed guide at the Gazebo on the West Lawn overlooking the James River. Relax and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, magnificent panoramic views of the sky, field and river as sunset falls. Your guide will share the story of Berkeley and its amazing history and at twilight lead you through a candlelight tour of the elegant 1726 mansion. By reservation. 5:30 p.m. |
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November 4, 2007
November 2, 2008
November 1, 2009 |
Berkeley Plantation First Thanksgiving Festival
Celebrate the 1619 landing of the original colonists at Berkeley Plantation. Join us at the site of the First Official Thanksgiving in America, for a day dedicated to history, food, and fun with tours of the 1726 mansion, walks in the colorful autumn gardens and a formal living history program. |
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December 1, 2007 through January 1, 2008
December 6, 2008 through January 1, 2009
December 5, 2009 through January 1, 2010 |
Centuries of Christmas at Berkeley Plantation
Berkeley Plantation will offer special Christmas tours during the holiday season. The elegant 1726 mansion will be beautifully decorated with fresh greenery from Berkeley’s gardens. Costumed guides will add a special touch to your holiday season with stories of Christmas at Berkeley through four centuries of history. Enjoy our famous hospitality and make Berkeley a part of your holiday tradition. |
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December 15 & 16, 2007
December 20 & 21, 2008
December 19 & 20, 2009 |
Colonial Christmas at Berkeley Plantation
Come to historic Berkeley Plantation and learn how the Harrison family celebrated Christmas during the 18th century. Partake in the festive atmosphere created by colonial music, Christmas stories and decorations of fresh greenery and natural arrangements from Berkeley’s gardens. Refreshments served. By reservation. 1:00 p.m. |
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