Preservation Virginia's Bacon's Castle has volunteer opportunities to explore and consider. Bring your passion and experience to help make Bacon's Castle a vibrant part of Colonial Virginia history.

1. Bacon’s Castle
Volunteer Opportunities at
Bacon’s Castle
Revised 08/20/2012
OFFICIAL PRESERVATION VIRGINIA HISTORIC SITE
Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia’s historic places
www.preservationvirginia.org/baconscastle

2. Bacon’s Castle
Located a short ferry boat trip & scenic drive
from the “Colonial Triangle” of
Jamestown/Williamsburg/Yorktown & only
minutes from Surry &
Smithfield, Preservation Virginia’s Bacon’s
Castle is Surry County’s hidden treasure.
Volunteers contribute valuable
knowledge, skills, and energy to Bacon’s
Castle’s ongoing efforts to become more
self-sustaining.
OFFICIAL PRESERVATION VIRGINIA HISTORIC SITE
Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia’s historic places
www.preservationvirginia.org/baconscastle

3. Bacon’s Castle
New branding and educational initiatives
Late-19th-century baby rattle
at Bacon’s Castle incorporate a broader discovered during restoration
than previously interpreted history of the in the Slave Dwelling.
Site and highlight its international
importance in
architectural, landscape, African
American, Native American, and European
American histories.
Volunteers help promote these new
Image of 17th-century English
initiatives through advocacy at local formal garden
clubs, chambers of commerce, & churches pathways, squares, and teak bench.
& through marketing the Site to
schools, motor coach & tour
operators, social media, travel writers, &
lifestyle publications.
OFFICIAL PRESERVATION VIRGINIA HISTORIC SITE
Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia’s historic places
www.preservationvirginia.org/baconscastle

4. Bacon’s Castle
Volunteer Museum Docents showcase their
passion for storytelling & sharing history by
providing guided group tours during normal
operations & private group tours throughout the
year. Training & encouraged independent study
prepare docents for touring. It is during these
interactions with guests that Southern Hospitality
& superb customer service may be conveyed &
life-lasting, positive memories are made. From
inspiring children with hands-on activities to
activities to socializing with seniors, there are
many opportunities to engage guests at Bacon’s
Castle.
OFFICIAL PRESERVATION VIRGINIA HISTORIC SITE
Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia’s historic places
www.preservationvirginia.org/baconscastle

5. Bacon’s Castle
Bacon's Castle is an excellent place to build museum
skills. As a volunteer, I work in many areas of my
choosing, including site & event marketing, group
tour guiding, researching, and living history
interpreting. The size of Bacon's Castle allows
volunteers to contribute toward operational
needs, explore museum disciplines and skills, and
develop a museum resume. The staff at the Castle is
very flexible with schedules, friendly to guests and
staff, and enthusiastic about my efforts and the future
of the Castle. Your volunteerism will help bring
Bacon's Castle to the level of national recognition
and visitation it deserves.
Image of Docent Sarah H. at Bacon’s Castle.
Sarah H., Museum Volunteer, Spring 2012
OFFICIAL PRESERVATION VIRGINIA HISTORIC SITE
Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia’s historic places
www.preservationvirginia.org/baconscastle

6. Bacon’s Castle
Please contact Todd Ballance, Site Coordinator at
Bacon’s Castle, for more information and to
schedule a private tour and meeting to discuss
your interest.
tballance@preservationvirginia.org
(757) 407-8829 mobile
TripAdvisor.com
OFFICIAL PRESERVATION VIRGINIA HISTORIC SITE
Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia’s historic places
www.preservationvirginia.org/baconscastle