First settled in 1619, Berkeley Plantation or Harrison's Landing was the site of the first Thanksgiving. The present mansion, built in 1726, was the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and President William Henry Harrison. During July and August, 1862, it served as the headquarters of General McClellan, and the bugle call "Taps" was composed there then by General Butterfield.

Photo: Don Morfe

Photo: Don Morfe

Photo: Don Morfe

Photo: Don Morfe

Photo: Don Morfe

Photo: National Register of Historic Places

Photo: Kathy Walker

Hopewell, Virginia · USA