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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.

08/29/2026

It's been a long, hot summer but we have hope that Fall is around the corner since the farmers are cutting corn in the fields around us!

08/23/2026

Thanks for coming out for The Archaeology of Bacons Rebellion and special appreciation to Nicholas Luccketti and Rebekah Planto for presenting a wonderful program!

08/22/2026

Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire tickets are now on sale! preservationvirginia.org/tournament-of-the-castle/

Join us November 7th and 8th for a thrilling weekend featuring medieval full-plate armored combat from the local Tidewater Dogs of War, alongside international teams battling for prizes and 1st place. Witness the Classic Level Melee and all aspects of medieval combat, set against the backdrop of the oldest brick dwelling in North America.

Spread across 40 acres, this is the second two-day renaissance faire at Bacon’s Castle, offering a variety of family-friendly activities. Delight in entertainment from musical performers, demonstrations by blacksmith’s guilds, and more! Explore our artisan craft market, savor mead, craft brews, wine, and indulge in an array of food truck offerings. There’s something for everyone, so don your Renaissance attire and join the festivities!

Adult admission is $22 | Military, Senior (60+), AAA admission is $20 | Preservation Virginia Members and Students ages 12-18 admission is $15 | Under age 12 is free!

Tickets are likely to sell out! Advance ticket purchase is required, no tickets will be sold at the gate.

The event will take place rain or shine and is located at Bacon’s Castle, 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA 23883. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience history come alive!

This year, ticket sales are online only. No tickets will be sold at the gate.

Please note: We NEVER sell tickets via comment sections. We NEVER message from personal profiles. We NEVER ask for payments via Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or PayPal. We NEVER sell tickets through Facebook groups. The only official way to purchase your ticket is through the link provided by this account or on our website at preservationvirginia.org. If you see an unauthorized account claiming to have tickets, please use caution when interacting with them and sending money or clicking links. If you are ever unsure, please reach out to us directly by calling 757-357-5976 or emailing [email protected].

08/21/2026

Preservation in Progress!

08/15/2026

Don't miss your chance to hear from Nicholas Luccketti who did the original archaeology here and discovered evidence of the occupation by Bacon's rebels. Rebekah Planto, PhD will discuss some of the artifacts recovered, considering what such ordinary finds from an extraordinary context can reveal.
Wednesday, Aug 19, 6pm at Bacon's Castle
Tickets available now
https://baconsrebellion350.org/event/lecture-archaeology/?mc_cid=8f07f61856&mc_eid=e531c937ff

08/13/2026

Tournament of the Castle Ren Faire is returning to Bacon's Castle on Nov 7th & 8th. Tickets will be available ONLINE ONLY this year beginning August 22. You won't want to miss this!

Please note: We NEVER sell tickets via comment sections. We NEVER message from personal profiles. We NEVER ask for payments via Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or PayPal. We NEVER sell tickets through Facebook groups. The only official way to purchase your ticket is through the link provided by this account or on our website at preservationvirginia.org. If you see an unauthorized account claiming to have tickets, please use caution when interacting with them and sending money or clicking links. If you are ever unsure, please reach out to us directly by calling 757-357-5976 or emailing [email protected].

08/08/2026

Active archaeology is going on today in preparation for some of the restoration work!

08/01/2026

We have some amazing restoration work going on and we are still open for tours. Our August hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 12-5. We hope you will come by and check it out!

07/23/2026

The next program in our series Reconsidering Bacon's Rebellion at 350 Years is on August 19th at 6pm at Bacon's Castle.
Tickets are available now.
https://baconsrebellion350.org/event/lecture-the-archaeology-of-bacons-rebellion/

07/19/2026

Volunteers for the North American Butterfly Association conducted their annual butterfly count last week and included a visit to our garden. They reported that our butterfly numbers looked good, they were surprised to see so many dragonflies, and our bee population was off the charts!

Address

465 Bacons Castle Trl
Surry, VA
23883

Telephone

+17573575976

Website

http://www.preservationvirginia.org/

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