Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era. Partake in a progressive candlelight tour of Edgewood, Shirley and Berkeley Plantations. Enjoy the famous hospitality at these three historic homes with Christmas …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era. Partake in a progressive candlelight tour of Edgewood, Shirley and Berkeley Plantations. Enjoy the famous hospitality at these three historic homes with Christmas …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas"

Shirley Plantation will be closed for house tours to the general public from January 3, 2018 until March 9, 2018. The grounds and gardens will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for a fee of $5.00 and under per person. To book a private or group tour, email info@shirleyplantation.com, or call 804-829-5121. …

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Admission today is two for one* in honor of the 12th generation Carter twins’, Hill & Lela’s, 2nd Birthday!  In order to receive this special deal, tell the gift shop clerk “Happy Birthday!” The first 36 people to purchase tickets can also celebrate with a complimentary sweet treat. *One complimentary admission with purchase of admission …

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Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Homeschool students and their parents receive a special admission rate.  Learn about Colonial American life on Virginia’s first plantation and home to 12 generations of the same family. Shirley is America’s oldest family owned business and an active farm today. Students can take the Nature Walk and play Mission Shirley, an interactive game that will …

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Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Shirley Plantation will be closed Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018.  We will reopen April 2, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. with the first house tour beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

James River Plantations Historic Garden Week Tour sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia. Shirley, Berkeley, and Westover Plantations celebrate Virginia’s Historic Garden Week and the arrival of Spring. Tour proceeds fund the restoration and preservation of gardens throughout the state. Click here for more information and to purchase combination tickets click here. $45.00 per person

Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Lauren Carter on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. on the garden terrace at Shirley Plantation. Enjoy tea, tea sandwiches and sweets. $35.00 per person. Event does not include admission to Great House tour. This is a rain or shine event. If weather calls for it, it will be moved …

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Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Take a tour with Lauren or Charles Carter, the current stewards and family living at Shirley. They will share their favorite stories from the plantation and the family’s history and answer questions about what it’s like to live at Shirley. At some point during the tour you will meet the rest of the family in …

Read more "Meet the Carters (CANCELLED)"

All active duty US military, veterans, their spouses and dependents receive admission at half off. The Great House will proudly display patriotic bunting, the American flag will be flying and house tours will highlight stories of Hill Carter family military experiences. Signed copies of Shirley’s book of Military History written by house Historian, Julian Charity, …

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Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Take a tour with Lauren or Charles Carter, the current stewards and family living at Shirley. They will share their favorite stories from the plantation and the family’s history and answer questions about what it’s like to live at Shirley. At some point during the tour you will meet the rest of the family in …

Read more "Meet the Carters"

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Homeschool Days: Homeschool students and their parents receive a special admission rate.  Learn about Colonial American life on Virginia’s first plantation and home to 12 generations of the same family. Shirley is America’s oldest family owned business and an active farm today. Students can take the Nature Walk and play Mission Shirley, an interactive game …

Read more "Homeschool Days"

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

This unique tour of Berkeley, Edgewood, and Shirley Plantations will give an insight of the spirits and mysteries of these three historic plantations in Charles City, Virginia. Hear the haunting tales of the paranormal activities at each site on a progressive tour. The tour begins at 2:30 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continues to Berkeley, and …

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This unique tour of Berkeley, Edgewood, and Shirley Plantations will give an insight of the spirits and mysteries of these three historic plantations in Charles City, Virginia. Hear the haunting tales of the paranormal activities at each site on a progressive tour. The tour begins at 2:30 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continues to Berkeley, and …

Read more "Haunted Tales & Tours"

This unique After-Hours tour of  Shirley Plantation will give an insight to the spirits and mysteries of this historic plantation in Charles City, Virginia. Hear about strange funeral practices and mourning customs over the past four centuries during this special tour of the Great House. Meet the ghosts that have called Shirley home for generations. …

Read more "Haunted Tales of Shirley"

This unique tour of Berkeley, Edgewood, and Shirley Plantations will give an insight of the spirits and mysteries of these three historic plantations in Charles City, Virginia. Hear the haunting tales of the paranormal activities at each site on a progressive tour. The tour begins at 2:30 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continues to Berkeley, and …

Read more "Haunted Tales & Tours"

We will not have a 3:00 Guided Tour of the Great House on October 20, 2018.  Our regular tour will resume promptly at 4:00 p.m.

This unique tour of Berkeley, Edgewood, and Shirley Plantations will give an insight of the spirits and mysteries of these three historic plantations in Charles City, Virginia. Hear the haunting tales of the paranormal activities at each site on a progressive tour. The tour begins at 2:30 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continues to Berkeley, and …

Read more "Haunted Tales & Tours"

This unique After-Hours tour of  Shirley Plantation will give an insight to the spirits and mysteries of this historic plantation in Charles City, Virginia. Hear about strange funeral practices and mourning customs over the past four centuries during this special tour of the Great House. Meet the ghosts that have called Shirley home for generations. …

Read more "Haunted Tales of Shirley"

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

This unique tour of Berkeley, Edgewood, and Shirley Plantations will give an insight of the spirits and mysteries of these three historic plantations in Charles City, Virginia. Hear the haunting tales of the paranormal activities at each site on a progressive tour. The tour begins at 2:30 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continues to Berkeley, and …

Read more "Haunted Tales & Tours"

This unique tour of Berkeley, Edgewood, and Shirley Plantations will give an insight of the spirits and mysteries of these three historic plantations in Charles City, Virginia. Hear the haunting tales of the paranormal activities at each site on a progressive tour. The tour begins at 3:30 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continues to Berkeley, and …

Read more "Haunted Tales & Tours"

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Shirley Plantation Historian Julian Charity on a walking tour at 1:00 p.m. about the slave population that constructed, maintained, and lived at Shirley Plantation. Admission is required to join the walking tour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

All active duty US military, veterans, their spouses and dependents receive admission at half off. The Great House will proudly display patriotic bunting, the American flag will be flying and house tours will highlight stories of Hill Carter family military experiences. Signed copies of Shirley’s book of Military History written by house Historian, Julian Charity, …

Read more "Veteran’s Day"

The Hill Carter Family and the staff of the Shirley Plantation Foundation want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.   We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.   We will reopen for tours on November 23, 2018 at 9:30 a.m., with our first house tour beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The Gift Shop at Shirley Plantation will be open to the general public Saturday, November 24, 2018. The shop, which is normally just open to paying visitors and Shirley Foundation members, is offering special sales and unique gifts and gives you a place to ‘Shop Local’ if you live in the nearby area! We have …

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Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour (SOLD OUT)"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour"

Santa is coming to Shirley.  This is the real Santa!!! Have your children take their picture with Santa in a beautifully decorated home in time for your Holiday cards and grandparents gifts. Santa will be greeting children and taking pictures in the parlor of the Great House from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. (complimentary with admission)(photos to …

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Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour (SOLD OUT)"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour (SOLD OUT)"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour"

Due to inclement weather, Shirley Plantation will be closed today.  Please call, check our Facebook page, or stay tuned to our website for updates on reopening. Stay Warm!

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour (SOLD OUT)"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour"

Experience Shirley decked in holiday cheer. Enjoy tea, sweets and tea sandwiches as Mrs. Carter shares stories about the English tradition of afternoon tea, Shirley’s unique history, Carter family Christmas traditions, and what it’s like to live at Shirley. Event includes admission. Come early to shop for Christmas gifts in the Gift Shop and receive a 10% special …

Read more "Christmas Tea with Mrs. Carter"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour (SOLD OUT)"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour"

Merry Christmas from the Hill Carter family and the staff of the Shirley Plantation Foundation.  We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for our staff to spend time with their families and loved ones. We will reopen for tours on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. with our first guided tour …

Read more "Merry Christmas (CLOSED)"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour (SOLD OUT)"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour (SOLD OUT)"

Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season. Break away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and let your imagination travel back to a by-gone era.  Partake in progressive candlelight tours beginning at Shirley and continuing to Berkeley, ending with refreshments at Edgewood Plantation. Enjoy the famous hospitality at …

Read more "Candlelight Christmas Tour"

Shirley Plantation is offering guided tours of the Great House by reservation from January 1, 2019 until March 8, 2019.  Guided House Tours start at $50 for up to 2 people; each additional person is $25 per adult and $17 per youth age 7-16. To book a guided house tour, email info@shirleyplantation.com, or call 804-829-5121. The …

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Due to inclement weather, Shirley Plantation will be closed today. Please call, check our Facebook page, or stay tuned to our website for updates on reopening. Stay Warm!