Historic Sites: Bacon's Castle

Nov
4

Event

The Life and Times of Bacon’s Rebellion

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 …

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Sep
27

Event

Homeschool Days at Historic Sites

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 …

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Oct
14

Event

Haunted Bacon’s Castle

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 …

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Dec
9

Event

Frost Fair at Bacon’s Castle

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 …

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Sep
10

Event

Bacon’s Castle in the Twentieth Century – Fifty Years of Stewardship

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 …

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Apr
9

Nathaniel Bacon’s Rebellion, Bacon’s Castle, and the Establishment of Virginia’s “Black Codes” Part 2

  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 …

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May
13

Event

Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle

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 …

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Nov
18

Event

Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle

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 …

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May
21

Event

Descendants Day at Bacon’s Castle

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. …

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