Nov 4, 2023
10:00 am — 4:00 pm
The events of 1676 take center stage as we remember Bacon’s Rebellion. What will you see? Reenactors cooking over an open fire and demonstrating life in the 17th century, particularly at Bacon’s Castle, and archaeologists sharing what discovered artifacts tell us about past events. Details on the contents of the rebellion trash pit, as well …
Sep 27, 2023
10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Oct 4, 2023
10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Oct 11, 2023
10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Oct 18, 2023
10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Homeschool families are invited to visit Preservation Virginia’s five historic sites for a special day of tours and hands-on programs! Bacon’s Castle and Smith’s Fort on Wednesday, September 27. Cape Henry Lighthouse on Wednesday, October 4. John Marshall House on Wednesday, October 11. Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown on Wednesday, October 18. Any questions please contact Meika …
Oct 14, 2023
6:00 pm — 11:00 pm
Oct 28, 2023
6:00 pm — 11:00 pm
Bacon’s Castle presents two fun filled fall evenings with a campfire, ghost stories, tours, costumed interpreters and Q&A with paranormal investigators. Historical costumes welcome! A food truck will be on site each evening. There are three available options, so please be certain to select the corresponding Eventbrite link to ensure you are getting the best …
Dec 9, 2023
10:00 am — 4:00 pm
Join us for our holiday celebration as we remember the festivals of yesteryear when the River Thames in London froze solid and revelry ensued! Our version will feature rollicking entertainment by the Knights before Christmas, seasonal food and beverages, open house Christmas tours of the Castle, stalls with a variety of vendors, a visit by …
Sep 10, 2023
12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
It’s an Anniversary Party! This is a day to focus on Bacon’s Castle in the 20th century when the home was owned by the Warren family and then by Preservation Virginia. Visitors will have the opportunity to view photo displays, newspaper articles, and rarely seen collections objects. Special guests will include those who were part …
Things in the colony took a turn after Bacon’s Rebellion. This was largely due to who exactly had rebelled. Bacon had been successful in recruiting not only poor and middle-class English colonists, but also Africans and people of African descent. The House of Burgesses realized that Bacon’s followers had put aside racial differences to …
By Brenna Geraghty Have you ever wondered how Bacon’s Castle got it’s name? Read on to find out! PART ONE Nathaniel Bacon was a young English aristocrat who was exiled to the Virginia colony in 1674. He had been accused of trying to steal somebody else’s inheritance in England, so his father sent him …
May 13, 2023
8:00 pm — 9:00 pm
9:15 pm — 10:15 pm
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 on May 13, 2023 at 8 p.m. or …
Nov 18, 2023
7:00 pm — 8:00 pm
8:15 pm — 9:15 pm
9:30 pm — 10:30 pm
Dec 2, 2023
7:00 pm — 8:00 pm
8:15 pm — 9:15 pm
9:30 pm — 10:30 pm
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 exciting opportunity to walk through the 357-year-old halls at night at 8 p.m. or 9:15 p.m. on any …
May 21, 2023
12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
It’s a family reunion! Do you have a connection to Bacon’s Castle? Did your ancestor live or work there? We have a day planned just for you with special tours, a presentation from our curator of collections, an update on preservation projects including the Save America’s Treasures grant and a chance to meet distant relatives. …
