Berkeley Plantation is a Georgian plantation in Charles City, Virginia, and a filming location for Harriet (2019). Built in 1726, it was designed by Benjamin Harrison IV, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Verified facts
- Located in Charles City County, Charles City
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1578, SRC-1579 - Built in 1726
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1580, SRC-1578 - Architectural style: Georgian
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1578, SRC-1581 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1578, SRC-1581, SRC-3812 - Appeared in Harriet (movie, 2019)
confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1582, SRC-1579, SRC-3813, SRC-4094, SRC-4095 - Designed by Benjamin Harrison IV
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13502, SRC-1578, SRC-3591
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13502 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/71001040.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1578 — Virginia Department of Historic Resources — Berkeley (018-0001) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1579 — Virginia Living — History Meets Hollywood (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1580 — National Park Service — Charles City County: Berkeley (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1581 — Berkeley Plantation — History (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1582 — Williamsburg Visitor — Berkeley Plantation Opens New Exhibit Following the Filming of "Harriet" (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3591 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3812 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3813 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4094 — wtvr.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4095 — virginia.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5589 — Berkeley Plantation (official site) — Directions (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5590 — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources — Berkeley Plantation (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Mar 14-Nov 13, 2026: gift shop/tickets daily 9:30am-4:30pm, hourly house tours 10am-4pm, grounds to 5pm. Reduced winter hours Nov 14-Jan 1. Closed Jan 2-Mar 12 (groups by reservation). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Admission: Adult $19; Senior (60+) $17.50; Child (6-16) $8; under 6 free; military discounts; annual passes $50 adult / $25 child.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Harriet filmed?
Berkeley Plantation, in Charles City, Virginia, is a real-world filming location used for Harriet.
Can you visit Berkeley Plantation?
Yes — Berkeley Plantation is open to the public. Hours: Mar 14-Nov 13, 2026: gift shop/tickets daily 9:30am-4:30pm, hourly house tours 10am-4pm, grounds to 5pm. Reduced winter hours Nov 14-Jan 1. Closed Jan 2-Mar 12 (groups by reservation). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.. Admission: Adult $19; Senior (60+) $17.50; Child (6-16) $8; under 6 free; military discounts; annual passes $50 adult / $25 child..
Who designed Berkeley Plantation?
Berkeley Plantation was designed by Benjamin Harrison IV.
Where is Berkeley Plantation located?
Berkeley Plantation is located in Charles City, Virginia.