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Berkeley Plantation
Built in 1726 by Benjamin Harrison IV, this is thought to be the oldest three story brick home in Virginia. Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born here as was his son, United States President William Henry Harrison.
Set along the James River upstream from Jamestown, this area was settled in 1619 and named Berkeley Hundred after another local Virginian. It fell into disrepair after the Civil War, but the Jamieson family purchased the land in 1907 and completely restored the historic home and grounds.
At this site was the first Thanksgiving in America and where the bugle call "Taps" was written.
Berkeley Plantation
Built in 1726 by Benjamin Harrison IV, this is thought to be the oldest three story brick home in Virginia. Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born here as was his son, United States President William Henry Harrison.
Set along the James River upstream from Jamestown, this area was settled in 1619 and named Berkeley Hundred after another local Virginian. It fell into disrepair after the Civil War, but the Jamieson family purchased the land in 1907 and completely restored the historic home and grounds.
At this site was the first Thanksgiving in America and where the bugle call "Taps" was written.