Opening Day: Frontier Spring 1776
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1000 Merry Oak Way, Blacksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24060 | Blacksburg, VA
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Join us as Historic Smithfield opens for the season! Celebrate the arrival of spring with a day full of living history, hands-on activities, and family-friendly fun on the grounds of this beautiful 18th-century site.Step back in time and experience:
• A special living history conversation between Thomas Jefferson and William Preston (time TBD)
• Blacksmith demonstrations at the forge
• Colonial garden activities — learn about historic plants and take one home
• Hands-on crafts including church dolls, candle dipping, and weaving
• Make a piggy bank with the Friends of St. Luke, Odd Fellows, & Household of Ruth
• Guided tours of the historic house
Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring Southwest Virginia’s Revolutionary-era history right here in Blacksburg.
📅 Date: April 11
📍 Location: Historic Smithfield, 1000 Merry Oak Way, Blacksburg, VA 24060
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free!
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another exciting season at Historic Smithfield!
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