The festivities begins with colonial period re-enactors, encampment, petting zoo, parade, and musicians. Jonathon Austin will entertain families with his juggling and magic show. The Chickahominy Tribal Dancers perform as well as the Colonial Singers of Williamsburg, Itinerant Band, and Williamsburg Pipes and Drum. Families take part in colonial games, dancing, and demonstrations.

The re-enactment of the landing, moderated by Bill Bevins, begins at 3:00 p.m. Following the re-enactment, the Chickahominy Tribal Dancers invite everyone to join them in the traditional Friendship Dance which concludes the day.

Food, house tours, and local vendor's arts, crafts, and jewelry are available for purchase.

We welcome back Brock's Barbeque who will continue the tradition of offering Thanksgiving Dinner in a Glass along with smoked turkey legs, Brunswick stew, BBQ, and Virginia ham biscuits. Concessions are also available with kettle corn, desserts, fry bread, tacos, and more.

The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the event

Schedule of Events:

9:30 - House Tours Begin

11:00 - Festival Opens

12:00 - Parade - Led by Williamsburg Pipes and Drum

12:45 - The Itinerant Band

1:30 - Colonial Singers of Williamsburg

2:15 - Chickahominy Tribal Dancers

3:00 - Main Program and Thanksgiving Re-enactment

3:45 - Friendship Dance - Chickahominy Tribal Dancers, Captain Woodlief's men and the audience

4:30 - Last tour of mansion

Date: November 3, 2024

Time: 11:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Road Charles City, VA 23030

Cost:  Buses- $40.00, Cars- $25.00, Bikes- $10.00

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