Historic Independence Day Celebration
Venue: Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Event Types: Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free
Description:
Celebrate Independence Day at Historic Smithfield Plantation on Thursday, July 4th from 10 am - 1:30 pm.
Celebrate at a location that was built before there was a July 4th. Smithfield was built by Col. William Preston a prominent patriot in the Revolutionary War in 1774. Step back into history and spend Independence Day where patriots trod.
Activities include:
• Living History Demonstrations
• Apple Pie Baking Contest
• Children's Activities
• Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Fincastle Resolutions
• and more!
Admission is free for the event. House tours will be available and the gift shop will be open.
For more information, visit: http://www.smithfieldplantation.org/ or call 540-231-3947.