Berkley Plantation 1880s

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(511) · History museum in Charles City, United States
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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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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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A gift shop but no restaurant there. We were passing through to Williamsburg - Berkeley is a little remote, so you would have to go a ways to find a restaurant. I would go to Williamsburg …
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A gift shop but no restaurant there. We were passing through to Williamsburg - Berkeley is a little remote, so you would have to go a ways to find a restaurant. I would go to Williamsburg if you were headed east.
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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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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.
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Are dogs allowed on the plantation
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Not 100% sure but probably not. This is a well-manicured home and dogs likely are not welcome. A ticket is required to tour the grounds and tour the house and I can’t imagine a dog …
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Not 100% sure but probably not. This is a well-manicured home and dogs likely are not welcome. A ticket is required to tour the grounds and tour the house and I can’t imagine a dog being allowed inside the dwelling.
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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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I don't believe you need to worry about fees as they are for tours of the house.
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