Historic Smithfield Plantation [VA]
William Preston was about 45 years old when he moved his family to Smithfield in March of 1774. He and his wife had seven children at that time; five more children were born at Smithfield. Colonel Preston began at once to make Smithfield a productive and profitable plantation. Smithfield was first opened to the public in 1964; and today is a living document of the past.
The site offers tours, living history demonstrations, workshops, classes, and other occasional educational and recreational events.