The Shirley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia, was founded in 1613 and has been in operation since 1638.

On June 18, 1793, Lee married the wealthy Anne Hill Carter (1773-1829) at Shirley Plantation.

Shirley Plantation has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

Shirley Plantation is an estate located on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia.

Shirley Plantation, settled in 1613, is the oldest plantation in Virginia and the oldest family-owned business in North America, dating back to 1638.

The Berkeley Hundred was the next plantation down river from the Shirley Plantation.

His mother grew up at Shirley Plantation, one of the most elegant homes in Virginia.

Several years passed before "Light Horse Harry" married a second time, marrying Ann Hill Carter (1773 - 1827) of Shirley Plantation.

He also established the current farm at Shirley Plantation in 1638.

Mr. Carter was standing by the enormous willow oak on the front lawn of his home, Shirley Plantation, on a bluff above the James River.