Virginia's JAMES RIVER PLANTATIONS
Historic plantation sites along the James and its tributaries -
from the Williamsburg and Hampton Roads Area to
Greater Richmond 

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CALENDAR   OF   SPECIAL   EVENTS   -  BY   MONTH
 
Jan. 21 & 28, 2006 JAMES RIVER PLANTATION PROGRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT  WINTER FEAST & TOUR .   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course springtime dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.    
 
 
 
 
 
Feb. 11, 14 & 18, 2006 JAMES RIVER PLANTATION VALENTINE PROGRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT TOUR & DINNER.   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course springtime dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196. 
 
 
 
 
Mar. 11 & 18, 2006 JAMES RIVER PLANTATION PROGRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT  ST. PATRICK'S  FEAST & TOUR .    Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course springtime dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  Also learn a bit of Irish and Irish-American history.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196. 
   
Apr. 1-30, 2006 JAMES RIVER PLANTATION'S CELEBRATE SPRINGTIME.  Belle Air, Edgewood, Indian Fields, North Bend, Piney Grove and Westover.  A month of special garden "Tours-by-the-Owners", teas, progressive luncheons and progressive candlelight tours.
 
 
 
   
  JAMES RIVER PLANTATION GARDEN OF ARCHITECTURAL DELIGHTS PROGRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT TOUR & DINNER.  Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course springtime dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.  
Apr.  8, 22, & 29, 2006
 
 
 
   
April  2006 HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK AT BERKELEY PLANTATION.   Floral arrangements will be displayed throughout the elegant 1726 manor house. Enjoy walks in the restored boxwood and flower gardens, breathtaking vistas of the James River and guided tours of the 1726 manor house. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $ (888) 466-6018.
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April  2006 HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK .  Belle Air & Westover.  Enjoy this rare opportunity to explore two architectural treasures not normally open for house tours.  10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  $9 per person.  Westover  (804) 829-2882.  Belle Air   (804) 829-2431.  
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May 13, 2006 JAMES RIVER PLANTATION MOTHER'S DAY PROGRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT TOUR & DINNER.   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course springtime dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.  
 
 
 
   
  JAMES RIVER PLANTATION PATRIOTIC PROGRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT TOUR & DINNER.   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course springtime dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts, with historical facts of the patriotism of the owners of the homes.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.    
May 27, June 3 & 10,  July 1, 8 & 22, 2006
 
 
   
  BERKELEY PLANTATION ANNUAL WREATH LAYING CEREMONY.  Berkeley. Annual commemoration honoring Benjamin Harrison V., one of seven Virginia signers of the Declaration of Independence and 18th century owner of Berkeley Plantation. 11:00 a.m. $ (888) 466-6018.
July 2005
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Jul. 15 & 22, Aug. 5 & 12, 2006 JAMES RIVER PLANTATION SUMMERTIME PROGRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT TOUR & DINNER.   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.   
 
 
 
   
Aug.  2006 GENERAL MCCLELLAN'S 1862 CIVIL WAR HEADQUARTERS AT HARRISON'S LANDING.  This special Civil War tour takes you through the life and times of the union soldier at Berkeley Plantation, General George McClellan’s headquarters and supply base during July and August 1862.  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. By reservation. $  (888) 466-6018.

 
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Sept. 1-Nov. 30, 2006 JAMES RIVER PLANTATION'S AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL.  Belle Air, Edgewood, Indian Fields, North Bend, Piney Grove and Westover.  Three months of ghost "Tours-by-the-Owners", spirited teas, Thanksgiving commemorations, Fall culinary feasts and progressive candlelight tours.
 
 
 
   
  JAMES RIVER PLANTATION PROGRESSIVE CANDLELIGHT HARVEST TOUR & DINNER.   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.  
Sept. 2 & 16, 2006
 
 
   
  JAMES RIVER PLANTATION PROGRESSIVE GHOST FEAST TOUR & DINNER.   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  Hear the Legend of Rippon's Run and partake in graveside readings.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.    
Sept. 29, Oct. 7,  14, 21 & 28, 2006
 
 
   
   
Oct.  2006 BERKELY PLANTATION AUTUMN SUNSET AND SPIRITS TOUR. Enjoy the beautiful October gardens, followed by hor d’ oeuvres served at sunset and candlelight tour of Berkeley’s 1726 mansion.  5:30 p.m. By reservation. $  (888) 466-6018.
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  JAMES RIVER PLANTATION PROGRESSIVE THANKSGIVING  TOUR & DINNER.   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  Hear the history of the evolution of America's Thanksgiving holiday.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.  
Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2005
 
 
   
Nov. 2006 BERKELEY PLANTATION FIRST THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL.  Berkeley.  Join us at the site of the First Official Thanksgiving in America, for a day dedicated to history, food and fun with tours of the 1726 manor house, Thanksgiving dinner at Berkeley’s Coach House Tavern, walks in the colorful autumn gardens and formal living history program. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. $ (888) 466-6018.
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Dec. 1-31, 2006 JAMES RIVER PLANTATION'S CHRISTMAS IN PLANTATION COUNTRY.  Belle Air, Edgewood, Indian Fields, North Bend and Piney Grove.  A month-long  calendar of holiday "Tours-by-the-Owners", festive teas, progressive candlelight dinners and New Year's Eve celebrations.
 
 
 
   
Dec. 16, 23, 29 & 30, 2006  JAMES RIVER PLANTATION PROGRESSIVE CHRISTMAS CAROL  TOUR & DINNER.   Piney Grove.  A guided "Tour-by-the-Owners" of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church (1917) accompanied by an elegant four-course dinner, and featuring a diverse collection of antiques and artifacts.  See a collection of holiday decorations that span five generations.  5 - 9 p.m.  $55 per person.  Reservations required.  (804) 829-2196.  
 
 
 
   
Dec 2006 COLONIAL CHRISTMAS AT BERKELEY PLANTATION.  Come to historic Berkeley Plantation and learn how the Harrison family celebrated Christmas during the 18th cenury with colonial music, Christmas stories and decorations of fresh greenery and natural arrangements from Berkeley’s gardens. 1:00 p.m. By reservation. $  (888) 466-6018.
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Virginia's  JAMES RIVER PLANTATIONS

A project of   "The James River Plantations - Charles City County, Virginia" - organized 1993,   copyright 2002