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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
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 was like for those held in bondage, learn the names and stories of individuals enslaved at the site, and gain a deeper understanding of how […]
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 you meet the authors of some of the most chilling and haunting stories and novels of the 18th and 19th centuries. Guest interpreters will be […]
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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
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 Smith's Fort is excited to offer a series of Archaeology Walking Tours at the site that will be open to the public. The tours will […]
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 the Cavalier Hotel all leave an air of mystery hanging over Virginia Beach. Do you have a spooky story to share? Tickets are $5, and […]
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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
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 oldest surviving brick home in the city of Richmond by candlelight and hear tales of Marshall family secrets, tragic events in early Richmond history, and […]
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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. 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 by night, and more on this guided lantern tour after-hours at Virginia's oldest brick house. This tour is 40 minutes […]
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 oldest surviving brick home in the city of Richmond by candlelight and hear tales of Marshall family secrets, tragic events in early Richmond history, and […]
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 free admission and refreshments. See you at Scotchtown! Call us at 804-227-3500 to make your reservation.
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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
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 oldest surviving brick home in the city of Richmond by candlelight and hear tales of Marshall family secrets, tragic events in early Richmond history, and […]
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 what life was like in an 18th century country manor house. This special children's focus tour will look at primary sources along with objects in […]
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 the Cavalier Hotel all leave an air of mystery hanging over Virginia Beach. Do you have a spooky story to share? Tickets are $5, and […]
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 purchase is required, no tickets will be sold at the gate. This thrilling weekend features medieval full-plate armored combat from the local Tidewater Dogs of […]
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 was like for those held in bondage, learn the names and stories of individuals enslaved at the site, and gain a deeper understanding of how […]
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 purchase is required, no tickets will be sold at the gate. This thrilling weekend features medieval full-plate armored combat from the local Tidewater Dogs of […]
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 mantle for independence in one of the few ways they could - through textiles! Scotchtown staff will lead a discussion on the homespun movement during […]
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 mantle for independence in one of the few ways they could - through textiles! Scotchtown staff will lead a discussion on the homespun movement during […]
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 at Scotchtown in the 18th century. Join our staff in this all-day long program as we discuss our sample dye and textile gardens and demonstrate […]
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 the manor house decorated for the season ~ Hot chocolate bar, cookies ~ Holiday story readings ~ Holiday crafts ~ Food Truck This year, along […]