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A James River Plantation built in 1819 for Sarah Harrison, the sister of President William Henry Harrison. The Federal and Greek Revival manor is furnished with Harrison family heirlooms. Self-guided gardens and grounds tours daily, group tours by appointment and special event holiday tours. Address: PO Box 1359 Williamsburg VA 23187
1 804 829-5176
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The Shirley Plantation is a National Historic Landmark, and is recognized as an architectural treasure. Shirley was settled in 1613, making it Virginia's oldest plantation. Tours are available daily. Address: 501 Shirley Plantation Road Charles City VA 23030-2907
Send an Email (2) 1 804 829-5121
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Relive the past and experience what it was like for the first settlers of America. A film starts your journey back and time explaining the hardships and processes of the first settlers. Board replica's of the ships that brought the first settlers over. Visit the re-created fort and discover how the colonists lived and worked. The Powhatan Indian Village has hands-on demonstrations of how Pocahontas and the Powhatan Indians lived. Be sure to end off by paying a visit to the galleries that focus on the different facets of life on this land.
1 757 253-4838
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This National Register Historic Landmark is a museum of plantation architecture featuring Piney Grove - 1790, Ashland - 1835, Dower Quarter - 1835, Ladysmith - 1857 and Duck Church - 1917. Self-guided gardens and grounds daily, group house tours by appointment and special holiday event tours. Address: . Williamsburg VA USA 23187
Send an Email 1 804 829-2480
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Explore Civil War history while visiting the gardens and grounds during self-guided tours of Westover-1730, Piney Grove-1790, Edgewood-1847 and North Bend-1819 Plantations. Each landmark plantation site is located along the Route 5 Virginia Scenic Byway. Address: PO Box 1359 Williamsburg VA 23187
1 804 829-6684
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Located 30 minutes from Williamsburg in Charles City, Sherwood Forest Plantation was the home of 10th U.S. President John Tyler from 1842 until his death in 1862. Known to be the longest house frame in America, it is over 300 feet long. Restored and furnished with Tyler's possesions, the house is surrounded by woods and six original outbuildings. Daily tours available. Address: State Rt. 5, 14501 John Tyler Highway Charles City VA .
Send an Email (2) 1 804 829-5377
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