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 …
Jun 10, 2023
8:00 pm — 9:00 pm
9:15 pm — 10:15 pm
Jun 24, 2023
8:00 pm — 9:00 pm
9:15 pm — 10:15 pm
Jul 8, 2023
8:00 pm — 9:00 pm
9:15 pm — 10:15 pm
Jul 22, 2023
8:00 pm — 9:00 pm
9:15 pm — 12:00 am
Aug 5, 2023
8:00 pm — 9:00 pm
9:15 pm — 10:15 pm
Aug 19, 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 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. …
May 24, 2023
10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Homeschoolers are invited to Bacon’s Castle for a dedicated opportunity to explore the site on Wednesday, May 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Historic interpreters will provide guided tours of the 1665 manor house and students will be able to engage histories and themes of revolution, plantation life and slavery, and more! We will …
Apr 1, 2023
7:30 pm — 8:30 pm
8:45 pm — 9:45 pm
10:00 pm — 11:00 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 April 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., 8:45 …
Apr 29, 2023
10:00 am — 4:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of spring and country life! Bacon’s Castle will be the unique setting for a memorable day out for your family. We’ll be turning back the clock and enjoying English tradition at its best. General Admission of $15 for Adults and $10 for Students and Preservation Virginia Members includes open house …
Apr 14, 2023
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Apr 15, 2023
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Apr 16, 2023
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Apr 21, 2023
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Apr 22, 2023
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Apr 23, 2023
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
During Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, guided tours of our historic garden will be offered at 2 p.m. on April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. Learn the history of the oldest English formal garden in North America as well as what is growing there today. Heirloom seeds saved from Bacon’s Castle Garden will be …
Feb 11, 2023
7:00 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 rare opportunity to walk through the 357-year-old halls at night on January 11, 2023 at 7 p.m., 8:15 …
