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Honoring Those Who Preserve Freedom
Free Admission for Veterans on Veterans Day |
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| On Veterans Day, November 11, 2010, Shirley Plantation will offer free admission to all veterans with military identification. Military discounts are offered year-round and include discounts for veterans, retired military and active duty military personnel and their dependants.This is the Carter family’s way of honoring those who serve, and have served, their country in order to preserve and protect the freedoms we enjoy today. On Veteran’s Day thematic tours will focus on the true tales of valor and service from the ranks of the Hill Carter family dating back to the 17th century. Research by staff has uncovered incredible details of how the men and women of Shirley Plantation represented their families during times of military conflict and how they distinguished themselves in the line of duty. Historical interpreters will bring to life the tales of the three Edward Hills as they take on the natives and then the “redcoats” in the early days of the colonies. Listen to the story of what happened to Midshipman Hill Carter who enlisted in the Navy at age 16 and was decorated for valor in the War of 1812. Learn the story of Robert Randolph Carter who, like his father Hill Carter, entered the Navy at age16 and became a Confederate blockade runner. Hear the incredible story of former slave, Josiah “Siah” Carter, who swam to freedom from Shirley to serve and survive the Civil War aboard the ironclad USS Monitor. Private family records and journals reveal the contributions made to American history by two high ranking military officers, both of whom have strong connections to the Carter family. Well-known Confederate General Robert E. Lee spent much time at Shirley as his mother, Anne Hill Carter Lee, was born and married at Shirley. Rear Admiral James H. Oliver, first governor of the Virgin Islands, married Marion Carter and lived and worked at Shirley, and was buried in Shirley’s cemetery next to his wife. Shirley Plantation is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Regular admission is $11 for adults and $7.50 for youth (6-18), with discounts for AAA members, seniors and military. Military discounts are available year-round; the rate is $5.00 for active duty, retired military personnel, veterans and their dependants. On Veterans Day, November 11th of every year, veterans receive complimentary admission to Shirley Plantation. Shirley Plantation is located on Scenic Route 5, just 10 miles east of I-295 near Richmond and 35 miles west of Williamsburg. For more information call 1-800-232-1613. |
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