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Calendar of Events
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February 16-18, 2008
February 14-16, 2009
February 13-15, 2010
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Tippecanoe & Tyler, Too
Presidents’ Day Tour
William Henry Harrison's life is celebrated during President's Day weekend at Berkeley Plantation. 888-466-6018 |
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March 11, 2008
March 10, 2009
March 9, 2010 |
Berkeley Boxwood Garden Tour
Berkeley's experienced gardeners will teach the procedures of planting, pruning and caring for Berkeley's famous boxwood-terraced gardens. Refreshments served. Reservations required. 2:00pm-4:00 pm. 888-466-6018 |
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April 19-27, 2008
April 18-26, 2009
April 17-24, 2010 |
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 guided house tours with costumed guides. 9:30am-4:30pm. 888-466-6018 |
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July 4, 2008
July 4, 2009
July 4, 2010 |
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. 11:00am. 888-466-6018 |
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August 5, 2008
August 4, 2009
August 3, 2010 |
General McClellan’s 1862 Civil War Headquarters at Harrison’s Landing
This special Civil War Tour takes you through the life and times of the union soldier at Berkeley Plantation. General McClellan's headquarters and supply base during July and August 1862, Refreshments served. Reservations required. 9:00am-11:00am. 888-466-6018 |
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October 17, 2008
October 16, 2009
October 15, 2010 |
Berkeley Plantation Autumn Sunset and Spirits Tour
Enjoy the beautiful October gardens, followed by hors d'oeuvres served at sunset, and candlelight tour of Berkeley's 1726 monsion. Reservations required. 5:30pm. 888-466-6018 |
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November 2, 2008
November 1, 2009
November 7, 2010 |
Virginia's First Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation
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 manor house, walks in the colorful autumn gardens and a formal living history program. House Tours 9:00am-5:00pm. 888-466-6018 |
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December 6, 2008 through January 1, 2009
December 5, 2009 through January 1, 2010
December 4, 2009 through January 1, 2011 |
Centuries of Christmas at Berkeley Plantation
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. 888-466-6018 |
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December 20 & 21, 2008
December 19 & 20, 2009
December 18 & 19, 2010 |
Colonial Christmas at Berkeley Plantation
Come to historic Berkeley Plantation and learn how the Harrison family celebrated Christmas during the 18th century with colonial music, Christmas stories and decorations of fresh greenery and natural arrangements. Refreshments served. Reservations required. 1:00pm. 888-466-6018 |
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