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Bacon's Castle

Preservation Virginia acquired Bacon’s Castle in 1974 and after extensive research and restoration, opened the house to the public in 1983.
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Built in 1665, Bacon’s Castle is the oldest, standing brick dwelling in the United States and was originally home to prosperous merchant and planter, Arthur Allen. Built in 1665, Bacon’s Castle is the oldest standing brick dwelling in the United States and was originally home to prosperous merchant and planter, Arthur Allen. In 1676, Allen was driven from his home by followers of Nathaniel Bacon,

whose uprising later came to be known as Bacon’s Rebellion, for which Bacon’s Castle is now known. The site is open from March to December.

06/19/2026

The Field School from Jamestown Rediscovery came to Bacon's Castle for some experience working with GPR (ground penetrating radar). We hope they discover something exciting since we know the grounds are still holding many secrets!

06/18/2026

Let this tempt you to visit in person! Summer hours are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5 and Sundays from 12-5.

06/17/2026

Join us tonight 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.
In person and virtual tickets available at
Reconsidering Bacon's Rebellion at 350 Years

06/13/2026

It's opening weekend for the Garden Cart at Bacon's Castle! We offer live plants, flower arrangements, dried gourds, dried herbs, and for a limited time, dried linden for tea. Everything is grown right here in the oldest formal English garden in North America! Thank you for supporting Bacon's Castle and Preservation Virginia. 🌻

06/12/2026

The 3rd lecture is our series Reconsidering Bacon's Rebellion at 350 Years is coming up on June 17. Please join us at Historic Jamestowne for this important talk by Dr. Blakey .
In person and virtual tickets are available at www.baconsrebellion350.org

06/11/2026

Summer Hours are here and we are now open on Thursdays! Come by for a tour and check out the activity in our garden!

06/01/2026

Summer Hours are Coming!
Beginning on June 11, we will be open on Thursdays from 10-5. You will want to put a visit to Bacon's Castle on your calendar!

05/27/2026

Tournament of the Castle Ren Faire will be returning on November 7th & 8th. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!

05/26/2026

Some of the preservation work that continues at Bacon's Castle is not as visible to the public but it is extremely important!

05/18/2026

We had a fabulous Descendants Day, meeting old and new friends!

Address

465 Bacons Castle Trl
Surry, VA
23883

Telephone

+17573575976

Website

http://www.preservationvirginia.org/

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