Shirley Plantation Foundation


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Preserve, Protect, and Pass on

Join the Shirley Plantation Foundation to help preserve, protect, and pass on​ this important piece of American history that stands as a testament to Colonial life and the history of the indigenous, settlers, indentured, and enslaved. In the words of Randy Carter, one of the founding board members of the Shirley Plantation Foundation, ​“our donors and members provide vital support empowering our capability to educate the visiting public and preserve Shirley Plantation. My father, the late C. Hill Carter, opened his home to visitors in 1962 with the intention of having the property always open and available to the public. This foundation is crucial to keeping Shirley open for future generations of visitors.”

The Shirley Plantation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to sharing the relevance of Shirley’s ​history​ through education, advocacy, and community involvement. The Shirley Plantation Foundation receives no regular local, state, or federal support and sustains itself with membership and admissions revenue. Donation and membership revenues fund new exhibits and educational programs.

Donations for the Shirley Plantation Foundation are tax-deductible and can be made by clicking here or visiting Shirley’s Square Market and clicking on the Donate tab​ on the main menu bar at the top of the page.​ For information contact the foundation​ at 804-829-5121 or ​info@historicshirley.com.​