Built in 1665 by Arthur Allen, Bacon's Castle is the only surviving example of Jacobean architecture in the United States and the oldest brick dwelling in British North America. Once the 7th largest home of Virginia, the 9,300 square foot mansion is named after the 1676 Virginia Rebel Leader, Nathaniel Bacon of "Bacon's Rebellion". In 1676 Bacon's rebels captured the "Arthur Allen Brick House" and occupied its grounds and buildings during the last three months of 1676.
Today the 40-acre historic site interprets nearly 350 years of Virginia history. Guests learn of the people who lived and worked on the plantation through stories of rebellion, indentured servitude and slavery and the Site's incredible architectural and landscape architectural significance.
Guided Tours, Gift Shopping, & Tourist Information available March-November: Mondays, Fridays, & Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Sundays between 12:00 and 5:00 p.m. Bacon's Castle is open the weekend after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years every year.
The first House Tour starts 45-mins after opening and the last House Tour starts 45-mins prior to closing.
Amenities
- Family Friendly
Price Information
- Preservation Virginia Members: Free, Complimentary General Admission: $8, Senior Citizens: $6, AAA Members: $7, Students: $5 and Children Under 6: Free Block Tickets (w/ Smith's Fort Plantation): $12, Senior Citizens Block Tickets: $10 Group Tours: Groups of ten or more are charged at a rate of $5 per person. Group tours are available at any time by arrangements made no less than one week in advance of the visit. The minimum charge for groups on on-scheduled open days is $100.
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Last Updated: 06/01/2016
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