While You Are Here

Happy New Year! Shirley is closed for the winter season. Visit our website or follow us on social media for reopening updates! If you are interested in booking a private tour during this time, or if you have any questions, please email info@historicshirley.com

Take a guided tour of the home’s first-floor interiors now through December 31st to experience Shirley decorated for the holiday season! 🎄 Visit historicshirley.com and book your tour today! #visitvirginia #visitshirley

Planning a visit to Virginia this holiday season? Visit Shirley and see the home's holiday decor beginning Tuesday, November 29th! Visit our website to view our full holiday offerings, including Christmas Tea and Candlelight Tours! #virginiaisforhistorylovers #visitvirginia

It’s a beautiful day to visit Shirley! Guided tours of the home’s first-floor interiors will be offered today at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm. Visit historicshirley.com to book your visit!

Join us this evening for a Magic Hour tour! Enjoy a guided tour of the home's first-floor interiors, then spend time enjoying this view of the James River with a glass of beer or wine and light hors d'oeuvres.⁠ ⁠ Visit historicshirley.com/calendar for more information or to book your ticket!

Tickets are still available for our Magic Hour Tour on Friday, August 19th at 5:30 PM! Enjoy a summer evening at Shirley with an after hours tour, a glass of wine or beer, and light refreshments. Visit historicshirley.com/calendar for more information or to purchase your tickets today!

PARDON OUR PRESERVATION: Restoration work is underway at Shirley! You may see some scaffolding around the property on your upcoming visit, as the Great House and the outbuildings are benefiting from carpentry repairs and paintwork. This restoration work preserves Shirley’s buildings, circa 1738, for future generations!

#ThrowbackThursday to this image of the south side of the Great House circa 1900. Notice the magnolia trees were not planted yet! ⁠ ⁠ Swipe to see this view of the home today!

Enjoy an evening on the riverside portico with Shirley's Summer Magic Hour tours! Visit historicshirley.com/calendar for more information or to book your visit!