Near Charles City in Charles City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Official Thanksgiving
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 23, 2010
1. First Official Thanksgiving Marker
First Official Thanksgiving
in America
December 4, 1619
at
Berkeley Plantation in Virginia
Placed by: Virginia Society
Colonial Dames XVII Century
1965
Erected 1965 by Virginia Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1619.
Location. 37° 19.005′ N, 77° 10.802′ W. Marker is near Charles City, Virginia, in Charles City County. Marker can be reached from Harrison Landing Road, 0.8 miles south of Westover Road (Virginia Route 633), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the back left path, behind Berkeley Plantation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City VA 23030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cannon Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Origin of Taps (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Willie Johnston (about 600 feet away); Berkeley and Harrison's Landing (about 600 feet away); Lane to Site of First Thanksgiving
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Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 23, 2010
2. First Official Thanksgiving Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 23, 2010
3. Lane to Site of First Thanksgiving
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 23, 2010
4. Lane to Site of First Thanksgiving
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 23, 2010
5. Berkeley Plantation (Back)
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 23, 2010
6. Berkeley Plantation (Front)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 12, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
