The first Thanksgiving was celebrated at Berkeley Plantation in 1619, two years before the one that we've all heard about in Massachusetts.

If you've never visited the plantations on Route 5 between Richmond and Colonial Williamsburg, you need to make the trip. The homes are beautiful and offer a window into a bygone era. Route 5 is beautiful in the spring and fall. It's wonderful for day-tripping.

Celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy your family!