Calendar of Events 2024
Spring Events
Summer Events
Children's Nature Hunt
June, July, & August 2024
During the summer months, 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.
Kid's Day
June 5, 19, & 29, 2024
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. Colonial games and children’s activities are available from
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Admission is free for one child (age 16 and under) with one paying adult.
Admission tickets are purchased upon arrival.
Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
July 4, 2024
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.
The ceremony begins at noon. Gardens, grounds, exhibits, and house open 9:30-4:30
Hauntings at Berkeley
July 12, 2024
Stories of Berkeley’s paranormal activities is a fun and entertaining historical tour for the entire family. Includes a guided tour through the 1726 mansion followed by a self-guided tour of Berkeley’s gardens and grounds. The tour begins at 7:00 p.m.
$19 per adult / $8.00 per child (ages 6-16) Reservations required.
Hauntings at Berkeley
July 26, 2024
Stories of Berkeley’s paranormal activities is a fun and entertaining historical tour for the entire family. Includes a guided tour through the 1726 mansion followed by a self-guided tour of Berkeley’s gardens and grounds. The tour begins at 6:00 p.m.
$19 per adult / $8.00 per child (ages 6-16) Reservations required.
Experience life as a Civil War Soldier
Tour Harrison’s Landing at Berkeley Plantation
August 10, 2024
During July and August of 1862, Berkeley was occupied by General George McClellan’s Union troops. Over 100,000 soldiers camped in the surrounding fields, and the entire U.S. Navy brought supplies and food between Hampton Roads and Harrison’s Landing. Berkeley’s manor house was used as a field hospital, bringing in the sick and wounded after the Seven Days Battles. While camped at Harrison’s Landing, General Daniel Butterfield, with the help of his bugler, O.W. Norton, created “Taps” to honor his men.
A special Civil War tour captures the stories of the soldiers while camped at Berkeley. An encampment with reenactors portraying the troops will be available throughout the day along with Jari Villanueva, Taps Bugler. Displays of relics and artifacts found on the property will be on display.
The Civil War tours will begin at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. $19 per person. Reservations are recommended for this special tour.
Gardens, exhibits, encampment, and house open 9:30-4:30
Fall Events
Christmas Events