Opened in 1974 by Mrs. Charles Hill Carter, Jr., the Gift Shop at Shirley Plantation was originally located in the west room of the Kitchen Building. Relocated to its present location in the Laundry Building during 1979, the Gift Shop served as the admission office as well as a place for visitors to purchase souvenirs and mementos of their visit to Shirley.

Currently known as Lady Cessalye’s Shop after the original owner’s wife, the gift shop features a variety of collectibles, books, educational materials, and custom-made items found only at Shirley Plantation.

If you are interested in purchasing any of our items or if you would like more information, please call 1-800-232-1613.

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Shirley Plantation Booklet. 48 pages, full color.
This informative guide details events from the early colonial period in
the 1600's, through the Golden Age and the Civil War, to touring the
Great House and grounds today. More Information or Order Form.

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The Military History of Shirley Plantation Booklet. 64 pages, full color.
This booklet honors the military service history of the Hill Carter Family including the family stories of the 17th-century founders and patriots, Bacon’s Rebellion, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Mexican American War, Spanish America War, World War I, and World War II. More Information or Order Form.