Wednesday, March 14 at 9:30am
Smithfield Guild Meeting. Featured speaker is Dan Crawford of Explore Park who has done extensive research on the role of African Americans during the Colonial Period. Light refreshments will be served before the meeting.  Bring a friend!

Thursday, March 15 from 1pm to 3pm
What to Look for When Antiquing. Are you interested in collecting antiques or curious about looking for what hidden treasures are in the attic? Come hear Ken Farmer’s tips on what distinctive characteristics to look for when browsing for various types of antiques. Class Fee: $25.

Friday, March 30 at 12 noon at Blacksburg Public Library
"'Simmons, 'Cymlins, and Sweet Potato Pumpkins..." Noted author Michael Twitty will talk about the foods of enslaved African-Virginians prior to his cooking demonstrations at Smithfield on Saturday.

Saturday, March 31 from 9:00am to 11:30am
Work Day. We are looking forward to getting the garden and grounds ready for the season at Smithfield. If you are interested in "playing in the dirt" and/or clearing out some brush, please let me know or come and join us with gloves and any hand tools you find handy in the garden Some students will be participating from Virginia Tech's Big Event. You are welcome to come for any length of time you have available, and if you can provide tools, such as hand tools, garden spades (straight edge shovel), wheelbarrows, saws that would be appreciated.

Please reply by email or call 230.1259 if you are planning to attend so that we know how many to expect. We are looking forward to seeing you and having some fun in the garden!

Saturday, May 19 from 9am to 1pm
Basket Making 301. The popularity of this class continues, so join us for this traditional basket making class in which you will make your own basket to take home or give as a gift, taught by our own Terry Nicholson. Always a unique creation, come share in this continued art form. Class fee: $40 includes complete instruction and materials for one basket.

June 14-18, during open hours
Quilt Exhibit. In cooperation with the Blue Ridge Quilt Show, quilts will be displayed at Smithfield. Patrons of the Quilt Show will get a discounted admission to Smithfield by showing their admission ticket for the Quilt Show and vice versa.

Wednesday, June 27 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Gifts Inspired by the Garden. We will be creating gifts to keep or to share using items from the garden. Come create beeswax candle holders, and delectable sweet treats with Smithfield's Garden Coordinator, Lori Jones. Children’s crafts will be available. Class Fee: $25, includes all supplies and instruction for 1 candle holder, muffin mix & old fashioned lemonade syrup.

Weekdays, July 9 through August 3, 9am to 12pm
Smithfield History Camps are offered in 4, one week sessions, Monday through Friday.  The curriculum for this year is all-new, and students can enroll in two consecutive sessions without repeating material. The themes this year are The Virginia Frontier in the 18th Century (Weeks 1 and 3) and Plantation Culture in Southwest Virginia in the 19th Century (Weeks 2 and 4). Weeks 1 through 3 are for rising 3rd through 6th graders and Week 4 is designed for rising 7th through 12th graders. Children will participate in history, art, and science activities that are hands-on with children making several items that they will keep.  The registration forms for Rising 3rd through 6th Graders and Rising 7th through 12th Graders are available as Adobe PDF files.

Wednesday, August 8 from 1pm to 3pm
Rag Rug Making. In this class you will be taught the traditional art of rug making created from worn-out clothing and other ‘scraps’ of fabric by Jimmie Black. Make just the right size of rug for a special place in your own home or create one as a gift. Class fee: $35 includes complete instruction, initial materials and hand carved, wooden crochet hook for making one rug.

Wednesdays, October 10 and 17 from 6pm to 8pm
Corn Husk Weaving. Looking for an alternative seat for that worn out chair? This class is it! Learn to weave a chair seat with corn husks with Claudia Mullins. This two-part class will provide you with instructions and all the supplies you need to complete your chair seat. Class fee: $40.

Saturday, November 10 from 1 to 4pm
Handspinning. Darcy Whitlock will be teaching the age-old skill of spinning using a hand spindle. Having demonstrated for nine years, Darcy will talk about the history of spinning and use of different fibers, the basics of yarn construction and teach how to spin wool on a hand spindle. Class fee: $30 includes complete instruction on hand spinning, a spindle to take home, wool for practicing and information about modern spinning groups and activities.

November 29 and 30 and December 1 and 2, 1 to 5pm
The Holidays at Smithfield are an 18th century holiday celebration celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.  Come tour the house decorated for the holidays in Colonial style, and have a leisurely cup of tea in Susanna’s Tea Room. Traditional musical entertainment, children's craft table, and holiday greenery sale.