Historic Smithfield

Museum, Tourist Attraction, Family Friendly1000 Merry Oak Wy, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA
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The best example of colonial architecture west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, William Preston's Smithfield was constructed in 1774. It connects Washington, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, revolution, secession, emancipation, and the Civil War to Southwest Virginia.

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Yuletide at Historic Smithfield
DEC 12

Yuletide at Historic Smithfield

Mark your calendars for our annual Yuletide celebration! Step back into time and enjoy a festive day at His...

Virginia Tech Men's Soccer vs. Syracuse
OCT 30

Virginia Tech Men's Soccer vs. Syracuse

Virginia Tech men's soccer hosts Syracuse at Thompson Field in Blacksburg. Regular-season men's soccer home...

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NOV 14

VT vs. Stanford

The Virginia Tech Hokies take on Stanford in Lane Stadium! Time TBD.

VT vs. Virginia
NOV 28

VT vs. Virginia

The Virginia Tech Hokies take on UVA in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash! Time TBD.

Marching Virginians Concert
NOV 14

Marching Virginians Concert

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Jazz Ensembles Concert

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Trumpet Studio Recital

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Woodwind Chamber Music Recital
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Woodwind Chamber Music Recital

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Historic Smithfield
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Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the banks of the New River and headwaters of the Roanoke River, Montgomery County is a natural oasis of outdoor enjoyment in Southwest Virginia.  We are home to two of Virginia’s largest towns, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, as well as Virginia Tech – Home of the Hokies! We are proud to call the Huckleberry Trail our own – an expansive 15+ mile trail network which binds our community and connects to Brush Mountain Biking/Hiking. We are also a community rich in innovation and diversity steeped in arts, culture, and history – experience it all when you Go To Town today!