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Help us make it rightBuilt in 1613, this is the oldest plantation in Virginia, and a National Historic Landmark. It has been carefully and very well-preserved, and features original woodwork and furnishings, as well as the only example of an original "Flying Staircase" that's left in the country. Amazingly, it is still in operation today. Visitors may come for a pre-planned tour seven days a week. Check the website...
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Shirley Plantation is more than a historic house with authentic family furnishings! Shirley has original outbuildings with displays and exhibits such as a time line spanning nearly 400 years of American history, ice harvest display in the original ice pit loft, archaeology panels and new artifact display, slavery and servitude exhibit, food preparation display, architecture panels, farm...
Just 10 mi east of Richmond, Shirley Plantation, on the James River, is the oldest plantation in Virginia, and the oldest family-owned business in North America. Founded in 1613 by a grant from the Crown, Shirley is still a working farm today. The current mansion was built in 1723 and is known as one of the most architecturally intact examples of 18th-century homes in the country, with one of...
Driving east from Richmond along Route 5 in rural Charles City County, you can visit a number of stately historic plantations. Berkeley claims to be the site of the first Thanksgiving because...
We loved this tour! Julian knew the answer to all questions asked! It was easy to find and was a nice drive from Williamsburg. We had a little feline greeter that was super cute as well!
My tour of this plantation was wonderful. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, answering many questions about the plantation and the family who have owned it for 11 generations. The buildings and land was all beautifully maintained. The fee for the tour was reasonable at 11 dollars for about a 45 minute guided tour through the main house. Then you...
If you are going to be in central Virginia this place needs to be on your list to see. This place is part of the history of the country and the tour is very interesting. This is still a working farm so you feel like you are part of the history.
An absolutely beautiful plantation complex. The buildings and grounds are meticulously maintain. The approach to the property is breath-taking.
The tour of the great house is only of the first floor, as the family occupies the rest of the building. To think that the family opens its home to the public is hard to comprehend. The tour is filled with...
Enjoyed the history of the Planation. The tour guide was excellent and could answer most questions. Disappointed that you only visit a few rooms on the main floor, but the kitchen in the basement is off limits and the family descendants still live in the upper rooms. The grounds are lovely and well kept. It was a charming afternoon. Would...
I have been on tours of this plantation many times in different seasons, most recently for a Christmas tour..They consistently have the best most informative tours. There are many outbuildings to explore as well as extensive grounds and Great views of the James River.
If you only have time to visit one plantation, put this at the top of you...
Autumn is my favorite time of year to come down and visit Shirley as the property really seems to come to life; the building's brick exteriors complement the foliage so beautifully! It's a rare treat to encounter such a beautiful structure set against gorgeous landscapes like the one found here; it really is breathtaking!
And I adore that the residing...
We took a side trip from Williamsburg to visit the plantation. They Plantation is very old and beautiful. There is the main house, the grounds, and a few out buildings. The house tour was very interesting and our guide was great. Although you only get to see a few rooms on the first floor (the upper floor is still used),...
Walking through the doors of Shirley Plantation, is a stroll into the 18C. Each room, each piece of furniture, every embellishment has been perfectly kept through the years. Our docent was informative and answered all our questions completely. The out buildings and grounds were perfect for exploration. Shirley Plantation is a beautiful way to spend your time.
My mother and I visited Shirley for the first time in a number of years as a little adventure and a change a scenery. The grounds were just as lovely as we remembered and the documentation and access to information about the property was great. The tour itself was led by a young gentleman who was very engaging and knowledgeable...
We found this place on line and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our two weeks in Virginia. It is a large plantation, in the same family for generations. The upper levels are closed to the public as that is where the current family resides. There is so much to see here. It's situated at the...
Probably the most complete and original of them as well. Nice buildings, and tour. Lots of recent signage discussing the archaeological findings from recent work that really helps you understand the history of it all.
We both enjoyed the tour of the plantation home and browsing though the out buildings. Our tour guide made the visit interesting and welcomed questions. The grounds are beautiful and all the furnishings are either original or authentic period pieces. A real history lesson.
Step back and snap a picture or two of this well preserved house. The house and outbuildings are immaculately kept! The tour guide was wonderful. It was obvious that she loved the house and adored the history brought about through and in conjunction with the house. Maybe a little high priced for a 30 minute house tour and the maybe...
It was a nice time. The grounds are very well kept. They offer a tour page and signs on all of the houses that were very informative. The tour guide is able to tour you through the first floor of the house since the family still lives in the upper two floors. House is very well preserved and you get...
Great visit to the grounds to see how the family lived back in the day. The tour guide was informative and answered all questions. Tunnah the cat made an appearance. A grounds cat that was adopted by the family that still lives there. Worth the visit. Can't wait till they open up the winery. Should be a great place to...
The grounds of this plantation were my favorite, though Berkeley is a close second. This site is kept up extremely well. On the inside of the main house, be sure to examine the staircase.
If you want to see an old plantation that has been in the same family for 12 generations with the 13th generation on the way, Shirley Plantation is it. The tour guide gives a guided tour through the Main house and you are free to roam the grounds at your leisure. This is such a wonderfully preserved piece of history...
Visit the Shirley Plantation and see maybe what life would have been like way back then. What a grand place to visit....this visit wasn't on our initial plans but we had some time, it was already late and it would be closing soon....glad we stopped. One of the grand plantations in the area for the time....the buildings, the grounds, etc....
The people who lived here were very wealthy. Shirley plantaton is in the same family and will reman so forever. Their wealth was based on tobacco and cotton. Slaves did the work. After the Sougth losg the Civil War, the slaves left and the wealth declined
The grounds are lovely but when we were unable to stay for the tour we were refused a refund for the tickets we had purchased on site.
This was the neatest plantation we visited. The same family has been there since it was built and the current generation still lives in the home. They open the lower floors for tours and the original key to the front door is hanging in the entry. Our tour guide did an excellent job and told very interesting anecdotes on the...
Was our first visit to Shirley Plantation and well worth the drive from Williamsburg, where we were staying. One of the oldest plantations in Virginia and a great place to relax in the gorgeous surroundings. Tour was exceptional, full of family history, how it was part of the Revolutionary and Civil War history, as well as stories of the great...
Architecturally the Shirley plantation is a gem. I visited on a beautiful sunny day and enjoyed poking around the outbuildings and admired the grounds. The symmetry of the house and grounds is pleasing and attractive. No wonder I studied this house in college!
Sadly, our tour guide was not quite up to snuff. While we were given an exhaustive history...
Lovely tour on an impeccably well landscaped grounds. Only the first floor is explored, but the house is very interesting, And , the other 'out' buildings can be perused at your own pace. There's also a gift shop.
It's a little off the beaten path but worth the diversion.
My only negative is that I was running down the lane...
Have been to Shirley many times, lovely place and the stories they tell during the tour are great. Loads of beautiful furnishings and good stories about the furnishings. Go and have lunch you won't regret it.
How wonderful it is, whether you are from the North or South, to be part of how a family lived through their civil war experience. And it is equally wonderful to learn how that family have kept living on this property,making it better, and sharing it with the rest of the country since the 1860's.Its a history lesson you can...
This plantation has a guided tour and we were able to tour the first floor only. The upper floors were being lived in and inside is the most beautiful winding stair case.
We have made several trips to homes along the James River and were extremely impressed by the Shirley Plantation. The history of this land, the home and our nation is wrapped up in a single location right on our back door step.
A must see. Oldest Family owned and run plantation and company still today, in North America. It should be on everyone's "to do" list
Beautiful place. Immaculate. Friendly staff. Took the tour of the home expecting to hear about construction and history. Learned about family history and the transfer of "assets" when one of the sons died. No time or opportunity for questions. It was pretty sanitized with no discussion about the slave labor involved until we went to the kitchen building and opened...
I was very impressed with the incredibly large driveway leading up to the Shirley Plantation, it was quite the experience. Once there, the grounds were lovely, and the house was magnificent! The tour was EXCELLENT! It was so informative and knowledgeable. I was particularly impressed that the guide would have you look around the room, and ask a question about...
I grew up 5 miles from this place, now live on the west coast, and EVERY time I go home, I visit here! it is a very beautiful place and full of great history! It is an unusual home, and well worth the visit. strolling on the grounds is very peaceful and they have very nice tours with a great...
We read about this plantation Manor House and drove about 40 mins south of Richmond to visit. Turning off a lovely tree lined road it was an old impressive manor with descendants of original owners still in residence. The Docent tour was brilliant with facts, stories and lots of colourful anecdotes to entertain the small group of visitors. There are...
Like most plantation visits, you are free to walk the grounds before and after your tour. There are several original structures still standing and looking pretty good for their age. You can walk inside most of them. The layout of the great house and buildings is really beautiful when you are walking up and when you are standing on the...
You need to know going in this is still a private family residence. The history you will get is limited to the family experience. We wanted to see an actual plantation, and that is what you get. It is a plantation that is still run, so the idea you have of the 1850s no longer exists. It was an enjoyable...
Great place to see and enjoy. Wonderfully kept and maintained plantation, rich in history! Staff was information and super pleasant!
Toured this plantation in August with my family (teens). Tour guide (Carolyn) was superb - 45 minute overview of the family history. Tour covers first floor of the mansion. Rest of tour is self-guided and covers the out buildings. Very enjoyable. Nice gift shop. If you are interested in Virginia history, this tour is for you.
Whenever we drive on State Route 5 from Williamsburg to Richmond in Virginia, we can't avoid stopping at Shirley Plantation on the James River. It would be like passing up a trip to Navy Pier or Wrigley Field or Oak Street Beach when visiting Chicago. Shirley is the oldest active plantation in Virginia and is the oldest family-owned business in...
Shirley Plantation is immersed in so much history. The tour guide was so informative that you didn't want the tour to end. He took you back to that time in history and you wished you could have been there, yourself.
My mom and I stopped here while looking for something to do one Saturday. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and I could not believe how old the giant oak tree is. The house is very nice. It would have been nice to see the upstairs too, but the family still lives there. We spent a couple hours there. A great...
The Shirley Plantation is still as charming. Situated on the James River, it is picturesque.
The history, the connections, the kitchen, the ice pit and so much more are explained. The plantation is still a working farm. Tractors now harvest the cotton. The old slave house is no longer on the Shirley property but can be seen from the road....
This was like taking a step back in time. Great tour and information provided, which was honest and non bias. I highly recommend this attraction, especially if you are a history buff. Allocate some time to take in the full experience. I hope they are able to purchase the slave quarters, which is not on the property to make this...
This is another beautiful old plantation that was built in the 17th century. The tour is only downstairs but its quite informative. The grounds are very nicely kept and is a great visit for out of town friends and family
The tour of the main house was interesting and informative. This place isn't huge but it's a nice drive from Williamsburg and a great way to spend an hour and learn a few things.
We enjoyed our visit and would recommend stopping here if you're nearby.
I am local (21 yrs) who just realized the gems off of route 5. I decided to visit here and Berkley on the same day since they are three miles apart. At both places descendants live on property so you will primarily visit the grounds, and first floor (and the basement at Berkley).
If you had time for one, definitely...
Shirley Plantation was a great stop on our trip back home from Williamsburg, VA. The amount of history on this property is mind boggling. The tour of the home is full of wonderful history. The grounds are very relaxing and just a great place to visit!
We did the guided tour and showed ourselves around the self guided portion of the tour. We were in the off season and the tours started every 15 or 30 minutes but they do more during the summer tourist season. The guide was very informative and the plantation was great. We did a couple of plantation tours and this one...
While in Williamsburg, we decided to tour some of the James River plantations. I was surprised that many of them no longer have tours or only have private tours that you have to book in advance. Years ago we were able to tour many more. Shirley was cry interesting to tour from a historical perspective. I was surprised that the...
We stumbled upon this as we were driving to the Northern Neck for a reunion. It is so beautiful and peaceful. The outbuildings have great signage that makes the self guided grounds tour easy. The gift shop was nice but the ladies running were a bit unfriendly.
Every visit to Shirley has been well worth the trip. The property is always well-manicured and sharp-looking; this visit was during Garden Week and it was impressive. The guides are informative...
This is a great place to learn a little history. My daughter says it was very big. The inside of the house was beautiful. The tour guide...
The Shirley Plantation is a must see if you are near Williamsburg VA. It was settled in 1613 and is the oldest plantation in Virginia. The t...
I went on a fourth grade field trip to Shirley Plantation with my son's class. The staff at Shirley Plantation did a great job entertaining the kids and teaching them about history as well. The kids did lawn bowling, wrote lessons in the ...
Driving east from Richmond along Route 5 in rural Charles City County, you can visit a number of stately historic plantations. Berkeley claims to be the site of the first Thanksgiving because English settlers gave thanks for getting here alive. President William Henry "Tippecanoe" Harrison was born in this elegant 1726 Georgian mansion with acres of terraced boxwood gardens. Evelynton,...
The Shirley Plantation is a National Historic Landmark, and is recognized as an architectural treasure. Shirley was settled in 1613, making it Virginia's oldest plantation. Tours are available daily.
Shirley Plantation was founded in 1613. The Hill Carter family has lived at Shirley Plantation since the 1650s. Shirley Plantation is North America's oldest family owned business.
Built in 1613, this is the oldest plantation in Virginia, and a National Historic Landmark. It has been carefully and very well-preserved, and features original woodwork and furnishings, as well as the only example of an original "Flying Staircase" that's left in the country. Amazingly, it is still in operation today. Visitors may come for a pre-planned tour seven days a week. Check the website...
The parents of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee were married at Shirley Plantation, the home of the Carter family since 1660. A Carter daughter, at her engagement party, used one of the dining room windows to test the authenticity of a diamond presented to her by a man she did not wish to marry. Caught in the act of carving and asked to explain, she claimed to be carving their initials in...
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