Upcoming Events

Sep
1

Scotchtown Trail Focus Tour

Sep 1, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Sep 8, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Sep 9, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Sep 15, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Sep 16, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Sep 22, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Sep 23, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Sep 29, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Sep 30, 2023

10:00 am — 11:00 am

Have you thought about how Scotchtown came to be and what was happening here before Patrick Henry? This tour along the Scotchtown Nature Trail offers the chance to learn about life in the area before European inhabitants and how various populations would interact with the environment during the 18th century. If you would like to …

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Sep
27

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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Sep
29

2023 Preservation Virginia Awards Ceremony

image of award in blue case

Sep 29, 2023

6:00 pm — 9:00 pm

What’s Old is New: The 2023 Preservation Awards Ceremony Since 1971, Preservation Virginia’s Historic Preservation Awards highlight projects, individuals, groups and local governments enhancing communities by adapting, restoring and spotlighting the history and historic places unique to Virginia. We are thrilled to have the Awards held at the Hotel John Marshall this year, and hope …

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Sep
30

Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 pm — 8:00 pm

8:15 pm — 9:15 pm

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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