Shirley Plantation’s birding expert, Tom McCary will lead a bird walk on Sunday, October 11, 2009, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Guided house tours focuses on the tragic deaths and mysterious happenings including tales of the family ghost, Aunt Pratt. No additional fee.
Learn about mourning rituals on a sunset cemetery walk at 5:00 p.m. led by the family ghost, Aunt Pratt. No additional fee.
Haunted Plantations of Virginia Author, Beth Brown to host booksigning on October 31.
November 11
Veterans Day
In appreciation for service to the United States of America free admission for all veterans with U. S. military identification.
Kickoff celebration to the Christmas season. Stories from eleven generations of family holidays. Warmed cider and refreshments by the fireplace in the Old Kitchen from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. No additional fee.
December 5, 2009 through January 5, 2010
Home for the Holidays
Guided house tours feature holiday-decked rooms and family stories representing four centuries of the Carter family’s Christmas celebrations. No additional fee.
2010
January 1-31, 2010
Ice Harvest
Discover how ice was harvested from fresh water ponds and how the ice was able to last for an entire year. Included with the price of admission.
Discover the connection between Confederate General Robert E. Lee and the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Included with the price of admission.
For lovers and couples of all ages, come out to Shirley for a romantic tour while enjoying original family love letters and romance stories. Included with the price of admission.
Special thematic tours emphasizing the role of women of Shirley Plantation. Included with the price of admission.
Enjoy a bird walk around Shirley Plantation with resident birder Tom McCary and Randy Carter, member of the 11th generation of the Hill Carter family. 8:30am. Reservations required in advance. Special Fee.
Bring your own basket (BYOB) and enjoy an egg hunt through the gardens. For children ages 3 to 10. Included with the price of admission.
Virginia is in bloom. “Join in America’s largest open house,” and learn how the Carter’s have been stewards of the land. Included with the price of admission.
Earth Day Celebration
April 22-23
Our Kids Won’t Leave the Classroom
Enjoy a day of learning with Shirley Plantation’s educational programs. Included with the price of admission.
May 29-31
Military History and Memorial Day Weekend
Military thematic tours focusing on one family’s military service spanning 350 years. Included with the price of admission.
June 18
Wedding Day
The announcement of the first non-family member to be married in Shirley’s parlor, on the same spot and day where Robert E. Lee’s parents were married in 1793.
July 3
Independence Day Ice Cream Social
Cool off and enjoy Independence Day at America’s first plantation. Complimentary ice cream from 1-3 p.m. while it lasts. Included with the price of admission.
September 18
Shirley Plantation Foundation Annual Membership Picnic
Enjoy an end of the summer picnic for the members of the Shirley Plantation Foundation. After hours on the lawn, overlooking the river. For members only.
October 9
Discovery Day
Enjoy a day of learning with Shirley Plantation’s educational programs. Included with the price of admission.
October 24-30
Legendary Aunt Pratt Tours
Guided house tours focus on the tragic deaths and mysterious happenings including the tales of the family ghost, Aunt Pratt. Included with the price of admission.
October 30
Ghostly Walk to Cemetery
Mourning rituals cemetery walk at 5:00 p.m. led by the family ghost, Aunt Pratt. Included with the price of admission.
November 11
Veteran’s Day
Shirley thanks the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces with complimentary admission.
December 4
Christmas Open House
Kickoff the holiday season with refreshments and a Christmas Church service, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Included with the price of admission.
December 1 – January 6, 2011
Home for the Holidays
Guided house tours feature holiday-decked rooms and family stories representing 11 generations of the Hill Carter family’s Christmas celebrations. Included with the price of admission.
December 12
McCary’s Migrants
Enjoy a bird walk around Shirley Plantation with resident birder Tom McCary and Randy Carter, member of the 11th generation of the Hill Carter family. 8:30am. Reservations required in advance. Special Fee.

Contact Us:
Shirley Plantation
501 Shirley Plantation Road,
Charles City, Virginia 23030.
1-800-232-1613
Email: info@shirleyplantation.com


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