Shirley Plantation, Colonial tobacco plantation in Charles City County, United States.
The Georgian-style mansion features red brick walls, a square foundation, and surrounding support buildings including a kitchen, laundry, smokehouse, and dovecote.
The property, established in 1613 and acquired by Edward Hill in 1638, represents the oldest active plantation in Virginia and continuously operating family business in North America.
The plantation employed 70 to 90 enslaved Africans who performed tasks such as plowing fields, cleaning, childcare, and cooking until the Civil War period.
The plantation opens for select annual events including Holiday Sip and Savor in December, Historic Garden Week in April, and Westover Church Autumn Pilgrimage in September.
The mansion contains a cantilevered walnut staircase that stands without visible support, demonstrating exceptional architectural innovation for its time period.
Location: Charles City County
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Website: http://shirleyplantation.com
GPS coordinates: 37.35580,-77.24420
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:48
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