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Bacon's Castle
456 Bacon's Castle Trail
Surry, VA 23883
Phone: (757) 357-5976
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Bacon's Castle was built in 1665 by Arthur Allen. The "castle" is one of the oldest brick homes still standing in English North America. The castle was named for Nathaniel Bacon, the leader of the rebels who revolted against Royal Governor Berkeley in 1676. The house was taken over by some of his men during the revolt. Hours: Weekends only March & November. April 1 through October 31 --- Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed July 4 Admission: Adults $7.00; Children 6-18 $4.00(under 6 are free); Senior Citizens $5.00 Call for Group Tours or special openings.

Bassett Hall
Bassett Hall
522 E. Francis St.
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: (800) HIS-TORY CW general reservation number
Opens: 9:00:00 AM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Bassett Hall, one of the restored historic properties at Colonial Williamsburg and the Williamsburg home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., re-opened to the public in December 2002. Visitors to Bassett Hall can tour the mansion and outbuildings, which include a teahouse, smokehouse, kitchen and dairy, in addition to 14 acres of gardens and extensive woodlands. Bassett Hall is located on Francis Street and is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is included in any Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket.

Boykins Museum
31584 Main St.
Boykins, VA 23827
Phone: (757) 654-9550

The Boykins Museum preserves the rich, rural railroad history of Southampton County. The 1840 train station serves as a country store with antique automobiles & other antiquities on display. Donations are welcome. Hours are variable...call 757-654-9550 to confirm.

Boykin's Tavern
17130 Monument Circle
Isle of Wight, VA 23397
Phone1: (757) 365-9771 Boykin's Tavern
Phone2: (800) 365-9339 Visitor Center Toll Free
Phone3: (757) 357-5182 Visitor Center
Email: jwilliams@isleofwightus.net
Opens: 11:00:00 AM
Closes: 4:00:00 PM
Children Welcome

Boykin’s Tavern was named for Francis Boykin, who served as a lieutenant with Patrick Henry and later camped with George Washington at Valley Forge. Boykin’s Tavern is located on one of the oldest thoroughfares in Virginia, Route 258, and it provided accommodations during the 18th and 19th centuries when transportation was limited and roadways were marginally functional. Additionally, the tavern, which houses architectural facets that are rare in rural Virginia, played a significant role in both the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Free Admission, Open Thursday-Sunday.

Cannonball Trail
401 East Freemason Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 441-1526 Freemason Reception Center
Children Welcome

This walk-it-yourself tour is a heritage trail, which connects historic sites woven among featured attractions in downtown Norfolk. The Cannonball Trail becomes, in effect, a "story-telling stage" for interpreting Norfolk's rich and multi-faceted history.

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