It’s a family reunion! Do you have a connection to Bacon’s Castle? Did your ancestor live or work here? We have a special day planned just for you with special tours, a presentation from our curator of collections, an update on preservation projects and a chance to meet distant relatives. Please join us! …

Visit Bacon’s Castle on Friday, April 1st for our once-a-year special April Fools tour! This annual tradition puts a twist on our normal tours, peppering in tall tales and fables associated with four centuries of Bacon’s Castle history! April Fools Day Tours are part of your general admission. Go online to purchase your tickets and …

Bring your family and join us as we celebrate spring at the Castle! Enjoy a wide array of local craftspeople, vendors, food, and drink!  Out historic garden will be bustling with the Regency Society manning a Maypole and the Dogs of War are back with real armored battles! On the grounds, visit our vendor faire …

Join our interpreters all month, for focus tours that celebrate the many remarkable women who have lived at Bacon’s Castle, including mothers, sisters, daughters, both free and enslaved. Regular ticketing and pricing applies. …

Explore the unique and personal finds revealed during restoration work within the architecture of Bacon’s Castle and the 19th century slave quarter. With an expert panel of researchers we are able to go deeper into the historical, cultural and geographic context to discuss why specific artifacts are so commonly found and what they mean. Rebekah …

A fun filled family holiday festival featuring demonstrations by the Tidewater Dogs of War, a medieval armored combat team. Christmas Tours of the Castle Visit from Santa Re-enactors Vendors Food and Drink Bonfire Games All COVID-19 protocols will be followed including wearing face masks and social distancing. All activities included in General Admission ticketing. …

Home brewing has been part of life for centuries. Join us as we consider the role of brewing in the past and how the process is being continued today.         Representatives from Smithfield HAMS Brew Club on site with demos and information         Today’s Brewer Beer Making Demo   …

Bacon’s Castle presents a fun filled fall evening with a campfire, cider, ghost stories, tours, costumed interpreters and Q&A with paranormal investigators. Historical costumes welcome! 3 available options: Grounds only: (Cancelled for the 16th due to weather) Wander the decorated grounds sipping warm cider, hear ghost stories around the fire, Q&A with paranormal investigators, explore …

Join us as we focus on the process of archaeology and what artifacts can tell us about our history. We will have: Artifact Displays Sorting and Washing Demonstration Paleontology Exhibit Archaeologists and students available for questions General Admission includes all activities This event is available with general admission tickets, or free for members. An optional …