Revolutionary Wives: A Virtual Lecture Program
Both Sarah Henry and Polly Marshall played important roles in the lives of their families, but their histories are often overshadowed by stories of hardship. Join Preservation Virginia for an […]
Both Sarah Henry and Polly Marshall played important roles in the lives of their families, but their histories are often overshadowed by stories of hardship. Join Preservation Virginia for an […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
This focus tour explores the experiences of the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at the John Marshall House from 1790 to 1835. Discover what daily life […]
Crumbling castles, dark foreboding landscapes, supernatural and mysterious characters, disturbing and horrifying stories! Spend an evening at Scotchtown and experience the true terror of the early Gothic literary movement as […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
The Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission listed Smith's Fort on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. As part of the celebration of our 250th year of independence, Preservation Virginia's […]
Listen to the stories passed down through the generations of Cape Henry locals. Haunted barracks, mysterious figures in the lighthouse, the convicted witch of Pungo and a famous death at […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
Join us at Bacon’s Castle for our annual Seventeenth Century Day! This year we will be joined by our Virginia Indian Tribal Partners – the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe, and the Nottoway Indian Tribe – and we will also host the Library of Virginia’s LVA On the Go van.
Uncover the stories of murder, mayhem, and mystery that are housed within Preservation Virginia's John Marshall House on these special evening tours. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
With over 350 years of history, there is more to Bacon's Castle than meets the eye. Encounter the all-too-true tales of a cursed family, a secret heiress, a daring rescue […]
Uncover the stories of murder, mayhem, and mystery that are housed within Preservation Virginia's John Marshall House on these special evening tours. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the […]
Join us at Scotchtown for First Responder Appreciation day on Sunday, October 25th from 11am-4pm! To say thank you to our first responders and their families, today we are offering […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
Uncover the stories of murder, mayhem, and mystery that are housed within Preservation Virginia's John Marshall House on these special evening tours. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the […]
Calling all junior detectives and historians ages 6-12! Kids, bring your parents and join us Friday or Saturday in October at 10am for a hands-on interactive and engaging investigation into […]
Listen to the stories passed down through the generations of Cape Henry locals. Haunted barracks, mysterious figures in the lighthouse, the convicted witch of Pungo and a famous death at […]
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? You can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? You can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire 2026 Step back in time at Bacon’s Castle for the Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire on November 7th & 8th, 2026! Advance ticket […]
This focus tour explores the experiences of the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at the John Marshall House from 1790 to 1835. Discover what daily life […]
Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire 2026 Step back in time at Bacon’s Castle for the Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire on November 7th & 8th, 2026! Advance ticket […]
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? You can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? You can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Revolutionary ideas for resistance and liberty didn't just take place in the meeting house or on the field, they took place in the home! Learn how women picked up the […]
Revolutionary ideas for resistance and liberty didn't just take place in the meeting house or on the field, they took place in the home! Learn how women picked up the […]
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? You can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? You can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? You can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? You can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Join the Scotchtown staff on Saturday, November 28th from 10am-4pm for ongoing demonstrations on dyes and colors of the 18th century. Come learn about dyeing practices in Colonial America and […]
Our annual family holiday program is back, and we are ready to get into the holiday spirit at Scotchtown with holiday themed crafts, tours and much more! ~ Tours of […]