We’re calling for volunteers! It’s time to dig in the dirt in our historic garden and as Grandma told us, “Many hands make light work!”. We would love to have you join us on Saturday, March 21st from 10AM-2PM as we prepare the beds, plant seeds, and get ready for the growing season. Feel free to come and go as you please.
Would you like to visit Bacon’s Castle at night and hear spooky stories from the past? Come for a guided tour through the Castle and hear tales of eerie happenings.
Would you like to visit Bacon’s Castle at night and hear spooky stories from the past? Come for a guided tour through the Castle and hear tales of eerie happenings.
Would you like to visit Bacon’s Castle at night and hear spooky stories from the past? Come for a guided tour through the Castle and hear tales of eerie happenings.
In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden as well as our plantings.
In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden as well as our plantings.
In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden as well as our plantings.
Bring your students for a fun learning day at Bacon’s Castle! Participate in activities and programs on history and STEM subjects. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our gardens and grounds.
The Village Faire is returning to Bacon’s Castle! Turn back the clock and enjoy English tradition at its best with a celebration of spring and country life. Bacon’s Castle will be the unique setting for a memorable day out for families with old timey games, a maypole, children’s activities, vendors, food and beverages.
Bring your binoculars and join us at Bacon's Castle in Surry, VA for a birdwatching bonanza! This beginner-friendly program will help you learn about the birds in our own backyard- with a dose of history too! All ages welcome. Guests should be prepared to walk outdoors on uneven ground. Included with general admission or $5 […]
Would you like to visit Bacon's Castle at night and hear spooky stories from the past? Come for a guided tour through the castle and hear tales of eerie happenings. Join our Haunted History Tour for a rare opportunity to walk through the 357-year-old halls at night. An interpreter will lead you through the house, […]
Would you like to visit Bacon's Castle at night and hear spooky stories from the past? Come for a guided tour through the castle and hear tales of eerie happenings. Join our Haunted History Tour for a rare opportunity to walk through the 357-year-old halls at night. An interpreter will lead you through the house, […]
Join us at Bacon’s Castle for our May Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 Years Program – a garden salon featuring a panel of expert historians and archaeologists as they discuss how women participated in, and were affected by, Bacon’s Rebellion 350 years ago. Bacon’s Castle will also be open before and after the lecture for an open house style tour with featured stops with our panel experts.
It’s a family reunion! Do you have a connection to Bacon’s Castle? Did your ancestor live or work here? We have a day planned just for you and your family with special tours, an update on preservation projects and a chance to meet your distant relatives! We’d love for you to join us!