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Bacon’s Castle

Address
465 Bacon’s Castle Trail
Surry, VA 23883 United States Get Directions
Phone 757-357-5976
Website https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/bacons-castle/

Events at this venue

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  • Opportunities Lost: Bacon’s Rebellion and the Denial of Class and Racial Justice in the United States

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    Join us for a lecture from Dr. Michael Blakey, National Endowment for the Humanities Professor of Anthropology, Africana Studies, and American Studies at the College of William & Mary, as he examines how the first opportunity for an America unblemished by the immorality of racial slavery and the injustices of class inequity was lost with Bacon’s 1676 Rebellion in Virginia, and had a long lasting effect on efforts to achieve an America with equal rights for all.

  • Descendants Day at Bacon’s Castle

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    It’s a family reunion! Do you have a connection to Bacon’s Castle? Did your ancestor live or work here? We have a day planned just for you and your family with special tours, an update on preservation projects and a chance to meet your distant relatives! We’d love for you to join us!

  • Women’s Perspectives on Bacon’s Rebellion: Expert Panel Discussion & Open House Tour

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    Join us at Bacon’s Castle for our May Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 Years Program – a garden salon featuring a panel of expert historians and archaeologists as they discuss how women participated in, and were affected by, Bacon’s Rebellion 350 years ago. Bacon’s Castle will also be open before and after the lecture for an open house style tour with featured stops with our panel experts.

  • Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle

    Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle
    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    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. An interpreter will lead you through the house, […]

  • Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle

    Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle
    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    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. An interpreter will lead you through the house, […]

  • Birding at Bacon’s Castle

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    Bring your binoculars and join us at Bacon's Castle in Surry, VA for a birdwatching bonanza! This beginner-friendly program will help you learn about the birds in our own backyard- with a dose of history too! All ages welcome. Guests should be prepared to walk outdoors on uneven ground. Included with general admission or $5 […]

  • Village Faire at Bacon’s Castle

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    The Village Faire is returning to Bacon’s Castle! Turn back the clock and enjoy English tradition at its best with a celebration of spring and country life. Bacon’s Castle will be the unique setting for a memorable day out for families with old timey games, a maypole, children’s activities, vendors, food and beverages.

  • Homeschool History Day at Bacon’s Castle

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    Bring your students for a fun learning day at Bacon’s Castle! Participate in activities and programs on history and STEM subjects. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our gardens and grounds.

  • Bacon’s Castle Garden Tours

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden as well as our plantings.

  • Bacon’s Castle Garden Tours

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden as well as our plantings.

  • Bacon’s Castle Garden Tours

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden as well as our plantings.

  • Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    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.

  • Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    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.

  • Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    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.

  • Garden Together at Bacon’s Castle

    Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA, United States

    We’re calling for volunteers! It’s time to dig in the dirt in our historic garden and as Grandma told us, “Many hands make light work!”. We would love to have you join us on Saturday, March 21st from 10AM-2PM as we prepare the beds, plant seeds, and get ready for the growing season. Feel free to come and go as you please.