Shirley Plantation is a Georgian plantation in Charles City County, Virginia, and a filming location for TURN: Washington's Spies (2014-2017). Built in 1738, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: Charles City County, Virginia, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Charles City County
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2425, SRC-2426 - Built in 1738
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2425, SRC-2427, SRC-3778 - Architectural style: Georgian
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2425, SRC-2427, SRC-6755, SRC-6756, SRC-9629 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2425, SRC-2427, SRC-3778 - Appeared in TURN: Washington's Spies (tv, 2014-2017)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2428, SRC-2429, SRC-6757, SRC-6758, SRC-9630, SRC-9940 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; Virginia Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3579, SRC-2425, SRC-3778
Evidence & sources
- SRC-2425 — Shirley Plantation – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2426 — Charles City County: Shirley Plantation (U.S. National Park Service) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2427 — Shirley Plantation | The Cultural Landscape Foundation (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2428 — TURN: Washington's Spies Filming Locations – Giggster (Tier 3, location_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2429 — Richmond Film Industry: TURN: Washington's Spies – Boomer Magazine (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3579 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3778 — virginia.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6755 — Discover America Blog — Shirley Plantation (Tier 3, blog/travel; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6756 — Commonwealth Contracts — Georgian Architecture in Virginia (Tier 3, industry/reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6757 — Revolutionary spy series 'TURN' to film in Williamsburg Monday – Williamsburg Yorktown Daily (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6758 — Avoid Redcoats, But Take The Turn Trail – Criminal Element (Tier 3, media; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9629 — Shirley Plantation | SAH ARCHIPEDIA (Society of Architectural Historians) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9630 — Virginia Business — AMC show filmed in Central Virginia premieres April 6 (TURN: Washington's Spies) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9940 — WTKR News 3 (Scripps NBC affiliate): Filming of TURN: Washington's Spies returns to Williamsburg (Tier 2, news_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was TURN: Washington's Spies filmed?
Shirley Plantation, in Charles City County, Virginia, is a real-world filming location used for TURN: Washington's Spies.
Where is Shirley Plantation located?
Shirley Plantation is located in Charles City County, Virginia.