aspiring ghost hunter should get their start. Sherwood Forest Plantation is also famous for its trees. There is an impressive variety of trees on the grounds including the oldest Ginko tree in the United States. The plantation is an eclectic mix of the beautiful, interesting and downright strange; any trip there would certainly be an adventure. Luckily, there are multiple tours open to the intrepid explorer. Enjoy the beauty of Sherwood Forest on a grounds tour or brave the historic haunted house. There are so many interesting facets to Sherwood Forest Plantation that you won’t want to miss a thing. Make sure to make an appointment before embarking on this adventure. sherwoodforest.org
Berkeley Plantation
To visit Berkeley Plantation is to step back in time to a
bygone era. One of the most historic plantations in Virginia, Berkeley Plantation was the birthplace of America’s ninth president, William Henry Harrison, and the ancestral home of Benjamin Harrison, America’s 23rd president. While important, this is not Berkeley Plantation’s only claim to fame. The Charles City property’s history goes all the way back to 1619 when settlers observed the first official Thanksgiving in America. On top of this, Berkeley Plantation is the birthplace of “Taps,” a tune composed by General Daniel Butterfield during the Civil War. To ensure a fun and educational visit to Berkeley Plantation, enthusiastic guides in period costumes
Berkeley Plantation, Courtesy of Williamsburg Tourism
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