February 15, 16, 17, 2020               

Tippecanoe and Tyler Too

Presidents’ Day Weekend at Berkeley Plantation, birthplace of our nation’s ninth U.S. president.

Enjoy Berkeley’s famous hospitality and learn about one of the most popular presidential campaigns of American history, which generated the familiar “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” campaign slogan. 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

$15 per adult / $7 per child (ages 6-12) 

March 1-31, 2020

Berkeley Homeschool Month 

During the month of March, Berkeley will offer a special rate to homeschool students and their families. Enjoy a guided house tour and learn eighteenth-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 or bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic by the river shore.
The rate during this special offer is $9.25 per adult / $6 per student (k-12).

Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.

April 4-13, 2020

Children’s Nature Hunt at Berkeley Plantation

Bring the family to Berkeley and learn its amazing history, while searching for treasures along the river shore, gardens and grounds. Children’s brochures and picnic area available. Nature hunt included with regular admission tickets.

$15 per adult / $7 per child (ages 6-12)

April 19, 20, 21, 2020

James River Plantations Historic Garden Week Tour

Sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia

Berkeley, Shirley and Westover Plantations celebrate Historic Garden Week with a special combination ticket which allows access to the extensive grounds, outbuildings and interiors of all three historic sites. Tour proceeds fund the restoration and preservation of gardens throughout Virginia. For more information and to purchase combination tickets, visit www.vagardenweek.org.

April 25, 2020

Civil War Day at Berkeley

Tour Berkeley Plantation at Harrison’s Landing, General George McClellan’s Civil War headquarters and camp for over 100,000 Union soldiers during the summer of 1862. Original rifled-canon demonstrations and authentic uniform, artillery and shells will be on display. Historians available to answer questions, and conducted  tours  focusing on Berkeley’s role during the war. The tour includes the original 1726 Georgian mansion, a Civil War museum, exhibits, demonstrations, film presentation and a visit to the gardens and monument where General Daniel Butterfield composed “Taps” while camped at Berkeley.

11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Civil War display and demonstrations included with regular admission tickets.

$15 per adult/$7 per child (ages 6-12)

May 2, 2020

Movie and Film Tour at Berkeley

Join us for a behind the scenes tour highlighting the areas known to many from T.V. shows, films and movies.  Berkeley’s  guide will tell the stories of what it’s like to transform the historic property and buildings into a movie set.  “Harriet”, “Loving” and “Turn” are just a few of the many films Berkeley has hosted over the years. Behind the scenes tour included with regular admission tickets.

$15 per adult/$7 per child (ages 6-12)   10:00 a.m.

Reservations are required. To make reservations, call (804) 829-6018.

May 9, 2020

Berkeley’s First Bourbon

George Thorpe, an Anglican priest, brewed the first known American whiskey at Berkeley Hundred around the year 1620.  He wrote of this drink: “A brew of corn and maize was made, was much better than British ale. The people over here were not sick in body but sick in mind, and two drinks a day of this fiery water made things all right.”  Join us for presentations and demonstrations of colonial period distillation with Eight Shires Coloniale Distillery. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 30, 2020

Kid’s Day at Berkeley 

Berkeley invites families to experience eighteenth-century history, explore the gardens and grounds, see our ninth president’s birthplace and walk the same floors as our founding fathers. Nature and scavenger hunts, colonial games and children’s activities throughout the day. 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free for one child (ages 12 and under) with one paying adult.

$15 per adult/additional children $7 each (ages 6-12)

July 4, 2020

Berkeley Plantation Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

Annual commemoration honoring Benjamin Harrison V, one of seven Virginia signers of the Declaration of Independence and eighteenth-century owner of Berkeley Plantation

Ceremony included with regular admission tickets. Hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Ceremony begins at noon. Gardens, grounds, exhibits, and house open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$15 per adult / $7 per child  (ages 6-12)

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020

Friday Evening Hauntings at Berkeley Plantation 

Each Friday, during the month of July, Berkeley will offer a special evening tour with stories of Berkeley’s paranormal activities. Includes a guided tour through the 1726 mansion, museum and self-guided grounds tour.  5:30  p.m. 

$16 per adult / $8.00 per child  (ages 6-12)

Reservations are required. To make reservations, call (804) 829-6018.

July 28, 2020

Children’s Mini Dig

Archaeology Hands-on Learning Experience at Berkeley Plantation

Children will experience archaeology uncovering artifacts with Berkeley’s  staff and volunteers.  We begin with exploring the eighteenth-century museum with artifacts and paintings and a brief presentation. You will then begin digging, sifting and uncovering treasures and artifacts on Berkeley’s grounds. A fun and educational experience for children ages 6-12. 9:30 a.m.

$10 per child/ $10 per accompanying adult.

Reservations are required. To make reservations, call 804-829-6018.

August 15, 2020

Berkeley’s First Bourbon

George Thorpe, an Anglican priest, brewed the first known American whiskey at Berkeley Hundred around the year 1620. He wrote of this drink: “A brew of corn and maize was made, was much better than British ale. The people over here were not sick in body but sick in mind, and two drinks a day of this fiery water made things all right.”  Join us for presentations and demonstrations of colonial period distillation with Eight Shires Coloniale Distillery. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

August 25, 2020

Cornhusk Doll Workshop and Tour

Corn was introduced to the colonists by Native Americans and became the most widely consumed grain in colonial Virginia.  Colonists learned many uses of the plant’s husks, stalks and silks. Creating dolls from the cornhusks was very popular among the children. Berkeley continues to grow corn today and invites you to explore the gardens and grounds, take a tour and join us for a workshop to make your own cornhusk doll to take home. 10:00 a.m.

$18 per adult/$10.00 per child (ages 6-12) includes guided house tour, museums, exhibits, grounds and workshop.

Reservations are required. To make reservations, call 804-829-6018.

September 1-30, 2020    

Berkeley Homeschool Month 

During the month of September, Berkeley Plantation will offer a special rate to homeschool students and their families. Enjoy a guided house tour and learn about eighteenth-century life on a plantation. Explore the museum of paintings and artifacts, walk the five terraces of restored gardens leading to the James River and make your way through Berkeley’s corn maze. Picnic area available or bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic by the river shore.
The rate during this special offer is $9.25 per adult and $6 per student (k-12).
Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.

October 10, 12, 17, 18, 25, 2020

Hauntings Tales & Tours      

This unique tour of Edgewood, Berkeley and Shirley Plantations will give an insight of the spirits and mysteries of these three historic plantations in Charles City, Virginia. Hear the haunting tales of the paranormal activities at each site on a progressive tour. The tour begins at 2:45 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continues to Berkeley and ends at Edgewood.

$44 per person (includes refreshments at Berkeley)

Reservations are required.

To make reservations or for additional information, visit: www.shirleyplantation.com or call (804) 829-5121.

October 16 & 23, 2020

Berkeley Plantation Twilight Ghost Tour

Berkeley’s History and Hauntings will amaze you

Hear the tales of Berkeley’s paranormal activities with a guided tour through the 1726 mansion, followed by a lantern-led walk through the gardens, grounds and cemetery. You will then finish your ghostly experience with Berkeley’s challenging corn maze, with only the light of your lantern.

6:00 p.m.   Refreshments served.

Reservations required.

$26 per adult/$13 per child (ages 6-16)

Reservations are required. To make reservations, call 804-829-6018.

December 5, 2020

Berkeley Plantation Christmas Wreath Workshop and Tour      

We begin with a guided tour of the 1726 manor house, decorated with fresh arrangements and wreaths cut from Berkeley’s boxwood, cedar and holly trees. Following the tour, gather for a wreath-making workshop creating your own Berkeley wreath to take home and enjoy throughout the holiday season

10:00 a.m.  &  2:00 p.m. Refreshments served.

$42 per person

Reservations are required. To make reservations, call 804-829-6018.

December 5, 7, 12, 19, 26, 28, 2020

A Candlelight Christmas    

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season

Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era. Partake in a progressive candlelight tour of Shirley and Berkeley Plantations followed by refreshments at Edgewood. Enjoy the famous hospitality at these three historic homes with Christmas celebrations through four centuries of history.

Tour begins at 2:45 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continues to Berkeley and ends at Edgewood.

$48 per person  

Reservations are required.  To make reservations or for additional information visit, www.shirleyplantation.com or call (804) 829-5121.

January 1, 2020   

New Year’s Day Tea and Tour

Fashion and Teas throughout the ages

Take a step back from the fast pace of the holidays and visit Berkeley Plantation for a New Year’s Day Tea and Tour. Learn about historical Christmas celebrations with a guided tour of the 1726 mansion followed by tea complete with finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. After the holiday rush, Berkeley’s New Year’s Day Tea and Tour is the perfect way to relax and unwind.

Tour begins at 1:00 p.m. followed by tea at 2:00 p.m.

$37 per person.  Reservations required. To make reservations, call 804-829-6018.