Historic Smithfield

06/05/2026

We had a wonderful time reading “How the Sheep Helped Win the War” with its co-author, Farron Smith of the The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum!

Visiting children learned about the important role sheep played in agriculture and how President and Mrs. Wilson kept a flock of sheep on the White House lawn during World War I to support the war effort. After the story, participants created adorable sheep magnets to take home.

Thank you to Farron and all of our young visitors for making this program such a fun and memorable experience!

06/05/2026

400+ visitors came out to celebrate Historic Smithfield's Opening Day this spring - and the energy was incredible! 🎉 When you give on June 24–25, you're supporting the programs, staff, and volunteers who make moments like these happen. Help us reach $5,000!

👉 https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Smithfield-Preston-Foundation

06/05/2026

Our independence programs begin not in July, but in June.

Join us this Juneteenth, June 19 at 11 AM at Historic Smithfield for a Remembrance & Community Gathering honoring the more than 200 individuals who were enslaved at Greater Smithfield and whose names deserve to be spoken aloud.

The program features remarks by Blacksburg Town Councilman Darryl Campbell, a community reading of names, and music by the Blacksburg Master Chorale. Afterward, gather with us at the Pavilion for a community potluck inspired by historic African American cookbooks.

📍 The Merry Oak at Historic Smithfield (1000 Merry Oak Way, Blacksburg, VA)
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM + potluck to follow at the Pavilion

Free & open to the community.

🔗 historicsmithfield.org/events/juneteenth-remembrance-community-gathering

06/03/2026

Historic Smithfield is growing - with updated interpretation, exciting new programs and partnerships, and more visitors than ever before.

📈 Be part of what's next! Support our $5,000 Give Local NRV goal on June 24–25.

👉 https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Smithfield-Preston-Foundation

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Did you know early giving is OPEN? ☀️ You don't have to wait until June 24 — you can support Historic Smithfield RIGHT NOW through Give Local NRV! Help us hit our $5,000 goal and keep history alive in the NRV.

Donate today 👉 https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Smithfield-Preston-Foundation

05/30/2026

Come and visit our table at the Blacksburg Library, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Va for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library’s Fun Fair Fundraiser! We have fun, hands-on history with the Friends of St Luke, Odd Fellows & Household of Ruth, Blacksburg VA!