Bacon's Rebellion 350th Anniversary | Richmond News

Step back in time this Saturday at Henricus Historical Park as Chesterfield County celebrates the 350th anniversary of Nathaniel Bacon’s Rebellion—the first major insurrection in colonial America. Explore the explosive uprising sparked by Native policy, soaring taxes, and plummeting tobacco prices, which saw settlers burn Jamestown and clash with Governor Berkeley. Discover how this pivotal moment reshaped colonial society, impacting Native peoples, indentured servants, and free colonists alike. Experience living history demonstrations and deep-dive discussions on what came next—and why this rebellion still matters today. Free admission. 10 AM to 5 PM. Don’t miss it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7aa6b315cfc9704d