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Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tours Are Being Offered Saturday, November 21st, 2020, at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM Included with admission are Shirley’s Enslavement Walking Tours offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 …
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from the Carter Family and the staff of the Shirley Plantation Foundation. Shirley Plantation will be closed Thursday November 26th, 2020 and will re-open Friday November 27th, 2020 …
Small Business Saturday
For one day only you can shop at the Shirley Plantation Gift Shop without the cost of admission! Generally, the gift shop is only open to Shirley Plantation Foundation Members …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tours Are Being Offered Saturday, November 28th, 2020, at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM Included with admission are Shirley’s Enslavement Walking Tours offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 …
Holiday Open House at Shirley, Berkeley, & Edgewood Plantations
Holiday Open House at Shirley, Berkeley, & Edgewood Plantations Breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and spend the day in historic Charles City County! Visit Holiday Open …
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Holiday Open House at Shirley, Berkeley, & Edgewood Plantations
Holiday Open House at Shirley, Berkeley, & Edgewood Plantations Breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and spend the day in historic Charles City County! Visit Holiday Open …
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Holiday Open House at Shirley, Berkeley, & Edgewood Plantations
Holiday Open House at Shirley, Berkeley, & Edgewood Plantations Breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and spend the day in historic Charles City County! Visit Holiday Open …
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Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas Eve from the Carter Family and the staff of the Shirley Plantation Foundation! Shirley Plantation will be closed Thursday December 24th, 2020 and Friday December 25th, 2020. We …
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas from the Carter Family and the staff of the Shirley Plantation Foundation! Shirley Plantation will be closed Thursday December 24th, 2020 and Friday December 25th, 2020. We will …
Closed to the Public
Shirley Plantation will be closed to the public Saturday, December 26th, 2020. Shirley will reopen Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at 10:00 AM with the first guided tour of the home's …
Open for Self-Guided Touring of Grounds, Gardens, & Outbuildings
Due to the current COVID-19 numbers and wanting to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff, Shirley Plantation Foundation will stop offering Guided House Tours and close the Gift …
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Closed to the Public
Shirley Plantation will be closed to the public Saturday, February 6th, 2021. Shirley will reopen Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Book online now!
Closed to the Public
Shirley Plantation will be closed to the public Saturday, February 13th, 2021. Shirley will reopen Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Book online now!
Closed to the Public
Due to inclement weather, Shirley Plantation will be closed to the public Thursday, February 18th, 2021. Please check our website and social media pages for reopening updates!
Closed to the Public
Shirley will be closed to the public Thursday, April 15th, 2021, and Friday, April 16th, 2021. Shirley will reopen to the public for Historic Garden Week at 10:00 AM on …
Historic Garden Week
Historic Garden Week - James River Plantations Tour April 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2021 Open together, three historic properties and a church established in the early 1600s celebrate Historic Garden …
Historic Garden Week
Historic Garden Week - James River Plantations Tour April 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2021 Open together, three historic properties and a church established in the early 1600s celebrate Historic Garden …
Historic Garden Week
Historic Garden Week - James River Plantations Tour April 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2021 Open together, three historic properties and a church established in the early 1600s celebrate Historic Garden …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tours Enslavement Walking Tours will be offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 29th, 2021. Learn about the history of slavery at Shirley Plantation and …
Freedom Day
Join us as we honor Freedom Day, known as Juneteenth and Emancipation Day, to commemorate the 1865 emancipation of enslaved African Americans. On Saturday, June 19, 2021, there is no …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tours Enslavement Walking Tours will be offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on Friday, June 25th, 2021. Learn about the history of slavery at Shirley Plantation and …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tours Enslavement Walking Tours will be offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. Learn about the history of slavery at Shirley Plantation and …
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July from the Hill Carter Family and the staff of Shirley Plantation Foundation! Shirley will be closed to the public Sunday, July 4th, 2021, and Monday, July …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tours Enslavement Walking Tours will be offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Learn about the history of slavery at Shirley Plantation and …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tours Enslavement Walking Tours will be offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 14th, 2021. Learn about the history of slavery at Shirley Plantation and …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Enslavement Walking Tour
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October23rd, 2021. Learn about the history of slavery at Shirley Plantation and the lives of …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Closed to the Public
Shirley will be closed to the public Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 and will reopen on Friday, November 26th, 2021 at 10:00 am with the first guided tour of the home …
Thanksgiving
Shirley will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 25th, 2021, for Thanksgiving Day and will reopen on Friday, November 26th, 2021, at 10:00 am, with the first guided …
Holiday Sip and Savor Tour at Historic Shirley & Westover
Holiday Sip and Savor Tour at Historic Shirley & Westover Dates: December 4th and December 11th Time: 3:30 PM $90.00 per person Join the Carter’s and the Erda’s to celebrate …
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Holiday Sip and Savor Tour at Historic Shirley & Westover
Holiday Sip and Savor Tour at Historic Shirley & Westover Dates: December 4th and December 11th Time: 3:30 PM $90.00 per person Join the Carter’s and the Erda’s to celebrate …
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Christmas Tea at Shirley
Christmas Tea at Shirley Christmas Tea hosted by Mrs. Lauren Carter on Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. inside the Great House at Shirley. See the home decorated for …
Shirley’s Holiday Open House
Shirley's Holiday Open House Saturday, December 18th, 2021 - 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Celebrate the holiday season at Shirley! See the Great House decked in beautiful Christmas decor …
Christmas
Shirley will be closed to the public Friday, December 24th, 2021, and Saturday, December 25th, 2021. Shirley will reopen on Sunday, December 26th, 2021 at 10:00 am for the Holiday …
Holiday Open House at Shirley & Berkeley
Holiday Open House at Shirley & Berkeley Sunday, December 26th, 2021 and Saturday, January 1st, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the holidays …
New Year’s Eve
Shirley will be closed to the public on Friday, December 31st, 2021, and will reopen on Saturday, January 1st, 2022, at 10:00 am.
Holiday Open House at Shirley & Berkeley
Holiday Open House at Shirley & Berkeley Sunday, December 26th, 2021 and Saturday, January 1st, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the holidays …
Self-Guided Grounds Touring
Shirley’s grounds, gardens, and outbuildings are open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The exit gate closes at 4:00 PM. Shirley’s gift shop will be closed to …
Closed to the Public
Shirley will be closed to the public Saturday, January 22nd, 2022, and will reopen on Monday, January 24th, 2022 at 10:00 am for self-guided touring of Shirley's grounds, gardens, and …
Closed to the Public
Shirley's house tours, gift shop, grounds, gardens, and outbuildings will be closed to the public for the month of February. Shirley will reopen on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022. Guided Tours …
Enslavement Walking Tour
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 5th, 2022. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and …
Enslavement Walking Tour
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 5th, 2022. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tours Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 9th, 2022. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and …
Easter
Shirley will be closed to the public Sunday, April 17th, 2022, and will reopen for self-guided touring of the grounds, gardens, and outbuildings on Monday, April 18th, 2022.
Historic Garden Week
Historic Garden Week of Virginia April 23rd, April 24th, and April 25th, 2022 Open together, three historic properties and a church established in the early 1600s celebrate Historic Garden Week …
Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Carter
Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at 3:00 PM Join Mrs. Carter for afternoon tea on the garden terrace on Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at 3:00 PM! Enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, and …
Memorial Day
Memorial Day On Monday, May 30th, 2022, all active-duty U.S. military and U.S. veterans receive complimentary admission with spouses and dependents receiving half-off admission. The Manor House will proudly display …
Freedom Day
Freedom Day Join us as we honor Freedom Day, known as Juneteenth and Emancipation Day, to commemorate the 1865 emancipation of enslaved African Americans. There is no charge to visit …
Independence Day
Independence Day at Historic Shirley Celebrate July 4th weekend at Shirley on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm with the exit gate closing at 5:00 pm! …
Enslavement Walking Tour
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, August 13th, 2022. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and …
Summer Magic Hour Tours
Summer Magic Hour Tours Spend a summer evening with an after-hours guided tour of Shirley’s first-floor interiors! Then, enjoy a beer or a glass of wine and light hors d'oeuvres …
Enslavement Walking Tour
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, August 27th, 2022. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and …
Grounds Admission Available
Shirley's grounds, gardens, 18th-century outbuildings, and exhibits will be open for self-guided touring on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm with the exit gate closing at …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day Rates Self-Guided Grounds Tour (All): Free of charge today only! About Join us as we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day and the Weyanoke tribe that resided at Shirley …
Self-Guided Grounds Only Admission
On Friday, October 14th, 2022, Shirley's home will be closed for guided tours. Shirley's grounds, gardens, and outbuildings will be open on Friday, October 14th, from 10:00 am until 4:00 …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
Haunted Tales of Shirley This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. …
Self-Guided Grounds Admission Available Today
Shirley's home will be closed for guided tours on Friday, November 4th, 2022 for a private group. Shirley's grounds, gardens, outbuildings, and exhibits will be open for self-guided admission from …
Veteran’s Day
Veteran's Day All active-duty U.S. military and U.S. veterans receive complimentary admission with spouses and dependents receiving half-off admission. Guided tours of the home's first floor will highlight stories of …
Sunset Tour
Sunset Tour at Shirley Take a guided tour of the home’s first floor, then experience the beautiful views and capture breathtaking photos of a fall sunset on the James River! …
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Shirley will be closed to the public today, Thursday, November 24th, 2022 for Thanksgiving Day. Shirley will reopen to the public on Friday, November 25th, 2022 at 10:00 am …
Holidays at Shirley
Shirley’s Holiday Tours Celebrate the holiday season at Shirley! See the Great House decked in beautiful Christmas decor and purchase holiday gifts from local vendors in Shirley’s gift shop! Shirley …
Holiday Candlelight Tour
Holiday Candlelight Tour at Historic Shirley: Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy an after-hours candlelight tour of Historic Shirley. See the first-floor interiors …
Holiday Candlelight Tour
Holiday Candlelight Tour at Historic Shirley: Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy an after-hours candlelight tour of Historic Shirley. See the first-floor interiors …
Holiday Sip & Savor Tour at Shirley & Westover
Holiday Sip and Savor Tour at Historic Shirley & Westover Date: Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 18th Time: 3:30 PM Join the Carter’s and the Erda’s to celebrate the …
Christmas Tea at Shirley
Christmas Tea at Shirley Christmas Tea hosted by Mrs. Lauren Carter on Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. inside the Great House at Shirley. See the home decorated for the …
Holiday Candlelight Tour
Holiday Candlelight Tour at Historic Shirley: Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy an after-hours candlelight tour of Historic Shirley. See the first-floor interiors …
Holiday Sip & Savor Tour at Shirley & Westover
Holiday Sip and Savor Tour at Historic Shirley & Westover Date: Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 18th Time: 3:30 PM Join the Carter’s and the Erda’s to celebrate the …
Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the staff of Shirley's foundation and the Hill Carter family! Shirley will be closed to the public on Friday, December 23rd, Saturday, December 24th, …
Winter Closing
Shirley will be closed to the public for the winter season beginning on Saturday, December 31st, 2022, through March 6th, 2023. Shirley will reopen to the public on Tuesday, March …
Winter Tours
Shirley is offering limited guided tours of the home's first floor during the months of January and February. Availabilities and tour capacities are limited. Advance online purchase of admission for …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 18th, and Monday, February 20th, 2023 in addition to a Winter Guided Tour of …
Visit Shirley
Visit Shirley in 2023! Shirley is open to the public. Shirley's grounds, gardens, and seven 18th-century outbuildings will be open for self-guided admission Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 AM until …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 1st. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and the …
Historic Garden Week of Virginia
Visit Shirley and celebrate the arrival of Spring during Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia. Take a self-guided tour of the manor house's first floor …
Closed – April 20th
Shirley will be closed to the public Thursday, April 20th, 2023. Shirley will reopen for self-guided touring of the grounds, gardens, and outbuildings, and guided tours of the home's first …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 22nd. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and the …
Enslavement Walking Tours
Enslavement Walking Tour Shirley's Enslavement Walking Tour will be offered at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 29th. Learn about the history of enslavement at Shirley and the …
Shirley’s Grounds Open for Self-Guided Touring
Shirley's guided tours of the home's first floor are canceled today, Friday, May 12th, 2023. Shirley's grounds, gardens, and outbuildings will be open for self-guided touring from 10:00 am until …
Closed to the Public
Sorry, we are closed today, Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 for a private event. Shirley will reopen Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 10:00 am for self-guided touring of the grounds, gardens, …
Freedom Day
Join us as we honor Freedom Day, known as Juneteenth and Emancipation Day, to commemorate the 1865 emancipation of enslaved African Americans. On Monday, June 19th, 2023, there is no …
Closed to the Public
Shirley will be closed to the public on Monday, July 3rd, 2023. Shirley will reopen on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 at 10:00 am with the first guided tour of the …
Closed to the Public
Historic Shirley will close early to the public on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at 12:00 pm due to inclement weather. Historic Shirley will reopen on Monday, September 25th, 2023 …
Westover Church’s Autumn Pilgrimage
Visit Shirley during Westover Church's Autumn Pilgrimage Shirley will be open for self-guided touring on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm as part of Westover Church's …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. Hear about strange funeral …
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Monday, October 9th, 2023, join us as we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day and the Weyanoke tribe that resided at Shirley prior to 1613, and the Chickahominy tribe that is …
Haunted Tales of Shirley
This unique after-hours tour of the Manor House at Shirley gives insight into the mysteries and past lives of this historic property in Charles City, Virginia. Hear about strange funeral …
Closed Today
Shirley will be closed to the public Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Shirley will reopen for guided tours of the home's first-floor interiors on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 10:00 am …
Holiday Candlelight Tour
Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy an after-hours candlelight tour of Historic Shirley. See the first-floor interiors decorated for the holidays and learn about …