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Free Admission for Veterans on Veterans Day
Honoring Those Who Preserve Freedom |
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| On Veterans Day, November 11, 2011, Shirley Plantation will offer free admission to all veterans with military identification. Military admission discounts are offered year-round and include discounts of over 50% 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. Come see the new film about the military history of Shirley Plantation created and narrated by the staff at Shirley Plantation. Staff researchers have recently 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, one credited in securing peace with the natives and another provided resistance to Bacon's rebels. 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 age 16. 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 U. S. 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 visited Shirley often in his youth 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, worked and was buried in Shirley 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, visit our website at www.shirleyplantation.com or call 1-800-232-1613. |
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