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Archer's Hope
Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial Parkway - K-28
Williamsburg, VA 23690
Phone: (757) 898-3400

On May 12, a point of land at the mouth of Archer's Hope Creek (now College Creek), a little below Jamestown, was examined in detail. Capt. Gabriel Archer was particularly impressed with this location and urged that it be the point of settlement. The soil seemed good, timber and wildlife were abundant, and it appeared adaptable for defensive measures if these should become necessary. It was not possible, however, to bring the ships close to the shore, and consequently Archer's Hope was rejected. From this site the ships moved directly to Jamestown, where they arrived May 13. Archer's Hope provides visitors with a panoramic view of the James River, of the western end of Jamestown Island and a sweeping vista of the Colonial Parkway. Located approximately 5 miles from the Jamestown gateway.

Bacon's Castle
456 Bacon's Castle Trail
Surry, VA 23883
Phone: (757) 357-5976
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Bacon's Castle was built in 1665 by Arthur Allen. The "castle" is one of the oldest brick homes still standing in English North America. The castle was named for Nathaniel Bacon, the leader of the rebels who revolted against Royal Governor Berkeley in 1676. The house was taken over by some of his men during the revolt. Hours: Weekends only March & November. April 1 through October 31 --- Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed July 4 Admission: Adults $7.00; Children 6-18 $4.00(under 6 are free); Senior Citizens $5.00 Call for Group Tours or special openings.

Bassett Hall
Bassett Hall
522 E. Francis St.
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: (800) HIS-TORY CW general reservation number
Opens: 9:00:00 AM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Bassett Hall, one of the restored historic properties at Colonial Williamsburg and the Williamsburg home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., re-opened to the public in December 2002. Visitors to Bassett Hall can tour the mansion and outbuildings, which include a teahouse, smokehouse, kitchen and dairy, in addition to 14 acres of gardens and extensive woodlands. Bassett Hall is located on Francis Street and is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is included in any Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket.

Belle Air Plantation
11800 John Tyler Memorial Highway
Charles City, VA 23030
Phone1: (804) 829-2431
Phone2: (804) 358-4638

One of America's oldest frame dwellings (circa 1670), Belle Air is a unique and important architectural monument. Massive pine timbers still serve as sturdy structure and interior decorative trim. The mansion includes "the finest Jacobean staircase in America" and is furnished with antiques. The five-acre grounds with flowering borders and herb garden overlook farmland. The plantation is on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places. The first and second floors and outbuilding are open during Historic Garden Week.

Berkeley Plantation
12602 Harrison Landing Road
Charles City, VA 23030
Phone1: (804) 829-6018 Main Number
Phone2: (888) 466-6018 Toll Free
Fax: (804) 829-6757
Opens: 9:00:00 AM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Berkeley is Virginia's most historic plantation. Visit the site of the first official Thanksgiving (1619). See the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and President William Henry Harrison, our nation's ninth president, whose grandson Benjamin became the 23rd president. Envision Lincoln reviewing 140,000 Union troops. Hear "Taps" (composed here in 1862). We invite you to experience Berkeley's famous hospitality, as did the first ten presidents. An architectual gem, the elegant 1726 Georgian mansion is furnished with rare period antiques. Five terraces of restored boxwood and flower gardens overlook farmlands and offer breathtaking vistas of the James River. Audio-visual program. Museum. Gift Shop. Costumed guides.

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