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Student Group Reservation Information
Number of Students: A minimum of 10 students is required to reserve a student program. Shirley can accommodate a maximum of 100 students in one visit. Due to the participatory nature of the program, students will be divided into groups of 18-25 students per activity.
Student Group Admission Fees:
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School Year
2007-2008
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| Students |
$7.50
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| Teachers |
Free
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| Bus Drivers |
Free
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| Company Escort |
Free
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| Adult Chaperones* |
$7.50
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| *One Chaperone per ten students is recommended. |
Program Activities:
All student programs include:
• Tour of the Great House
• Around the Yard
• Teacher may select up to two additional activities
Length of Program:
• Student groups of 10 to 65 students should allow a minimum of 1.5 hours
• Student groups of 65 to 100 students should allow a minimum of 2 hours
• Additional time should be alloted if visiting the gift shop or having brown-bagged lunches on site
Payment: One form of payment for the entire group is due on the day of the tour. Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
Gift Shop: The Shirley Plantation Gift Shop is student-friendly and carries books and period toys that reinforce the students’ learning experience.
Lunch Arrangements: Snacks and beverages are sold in the Gift Shop.
An outdoor picnic area is available near the visitor parking lot for bring-your-own, brown-bagged lunches.
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