Dec 8, 2018
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Bacon's Castle
465 Bacons Castle Trail,
Surry, VA 23883
Celebrate the season with Surry’s Hampton Roads Winery surrounded by 17th-century style festive decorations at Bacon’s Castle. Your ticket will include your choice of a glass of wine from Hampton Roads Winery and an extensive cheese and charcuterie board (additional glasses of wine will be available for purchase) followed by an exclusive holiday tour of …
Sep 22, 2018
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Click here to find participating museums and download a ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 22, …
Dec 8, 2018
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Bacon's Castle
465 Bacons Castle Trail
Surry, VA 23883
Celebrate the holidays during our annual Castle Christmas tours December 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit us in charming Surry County to enjoy 17th-century seasonal decorations and traditions in the oldest brick dwelling in North America, tour the Castle and share warm spiced cider and cookies. Advanced registration not required. …
Oct 13, 2018
7:30 pm — 11:30 pm
Oct 27, 2018
7:30 pm — 11:30 pm
Bacon's Castle
465 Bacons Castle Trail
Surry, VA 23883
Do you watch ghost investigation television shows or collect ghost story books? Have you ever been to a haunted house? If you’re a fan of paranormal activity, Historic Haunt Night is the event for you! This is an opportunity to explore your curiosity into the unknown with the Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation. Many …
Every historic building in Virginia has a story contained within its walls. From small residential homes to great churches and castles, hidden narratives can always be found — if you know where to look. Here are the intriguing stories behind some of the oldest buildings in the Commonwealth. Jamestown Church Current view of the rebuilt …
Every historic place has a unique preservation story. There’s something about it that makes it special to the people who live near it, something that makes it part of the fabric of that community. Every person passionate about historic places and their history has a unique preservation story. Something that compels them to spend their …
