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Smith's Fort, 217 Smith Fort Lane, Surry, VA (2026)

Name: Smith's Fort
Address: 217 Smith Fort Lane, Surry, VA, 23883, US
Telephone: +17572943872
Price range: $

Smith’s Fort is located on the site of Captain John Smith’s planned “New Fort”, sits nestled in the land given by Chief Powhatan as a dowry for his daughter, Pocahontas upon her marriage to John Rolfe in Surry County. A beautiful home, built between 1751-1756 by Jacob Faulcon, of Flemish Bond brick has a charming interior that retains much of its original woodwork and provides fine example of earl

y American and English period furnishings from the late 16th through the early 18th centuries. Restored by Preservation Virginia (then known as the APVA) in 1933, visitors can now see the site of the 1609 retreat fort and the engaging manor home.

04/24/2026

Get ready for an adventure this Saturday at 11 AM! Embark on our first-ever Natural History Hike along the 1 mile out and back nature trail and uncover lesser known tales of Virginia's wildlife.

Delve into the mysteries of the first insect documented by English colonists, a quirky wildlife bill rejected in 1826, and story behind the “Virginia Nightingale.” Don't miss this exploration into natural history at Smith’s Fort in Surry, Virginia!

Tickets are included with general admission or just $5 on their own, available for purchase on site.

12/05/2025

Attention: Due to snowfall and freezing conditions, the following sites will be closed today, December 5th: John Marshall House, Patrick Henry's Scotchtown, Smith's Fort, and Bacon's Castle.

Cape Henry Lighthouse and Historic Jamestowne are OPEN!

We anticipate all sites will resume normal operations tomorrow, December 6th. Stay safe and warm!

12/03/2025

It's Giving Tuesday, this year your money goes further at Preservation Virginia. Giving Tuesday supporters will receive an additional Preservation Virginia membership of equal value to “gift” away to an individual or family! PV members receive free admission to Bacon’s Castle, John Marshall House, Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown, Cape Henry Lighthouse and Smith’s Fort!

If this BOGO deal wasn’t enough, your donations are also DOUBLED! Two generous foundations have awarded us a generous matching gift of $40,000! But we need your help to make the match.

Your donations support the preservation and restoration of Captain John Smith’s proposed fort site along Gray’s Creek. As well as the education of thousands of visitors each year! Every dollar makes a difference. Please consider making a gift to preservation today, December 2nd!

Make a difference here: https://preservationvirginia.org/support/donate/...

11/29/2025

It may be Black Friday, but the deal of the year happens this Tuesday! On Giving Tuesday, buy a Preservation Virginia membership and give one away at equal value. Each individual, dual, or family memberships, purchased will give you and a loved one access to 100 miles of Virginia history!

Get (and give) a year of free/discounted admission to all five of our locations: Bacon's Castle, John Marshall House, Patrick Henry's Scotchtown, Cape Henry Lighthouse and Smith's Fort. Preservation Virginia Members also receive discounts to special events year-round!

This holiday season, give the gift of history. Join or renew your membership this Tuesday, December 2nd, and share a PV membership with friends or family!

Join us here: https://preservationvirginia.org/support/donate

When participating in the BOGO deal, please select "yes" to the following on the donation page: "Would you like to make this a gift membership for someone else?". Once selected, please enter the name and contact information of the gift recipient to ensure the extra membership goes to the right place!

07/02/2024

Surry County provides plenty of opportunities for experiencing history! Smith’s Fort is the site of Captain John Smith’s proposed “New Fort'' and is located directly across the James River from Jamestown. It was acquired by Preservation Virginia in 1933. With its connection to Pocahontas’ marriage to John Rolfe in 1614, a circa 1761 house that retains much of its historic fabric, and having been purchased by a collective group of African American families in 1886, the layers of history at this site run deep! As archaeology is starting at the site soon, there are always new ways to experience this amazing place. We’ll see you where history happened: https://preservationvirginia.org/.../smiths-fort-plantation/.

Address

217 Smith Fort Lane
Surry, VA
23883

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17572943872

Website

https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/smiths-fort-plantation/

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