Storytime and Craft Hour with Susannah Preston
Venue: Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Types: Family Friendly, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Historic Smithfield presents Storytime at Historic Smithfield on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Join Susannah Preston at Historic Smithfield for a delightful Storytime and Craft Hour designed especially for young learners! Children (suggested age: early elementary) are invited to gather for a cozy picture book reading of "Sybil’s Night Ride" by Karen B. Winnick followed by a hands-on craft inspired by the story.

After the reading, participants will create their own lanterns using everyday materials and battery-powered candles—perfect for sparking imagination and creativity.

This program encourages imagination, creativity, and early connections to history in a warm, welcoming setting.

Admission is free.

Perfect for families, homeschool groups, and little history lovers.

Please enter through the museum gift shop.

Historic Smithfield is located at 1000 Merry Oak Way in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/t4Fk6HbR/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://www.historicsmithfield.org/events/96gu4asynd13j6wg05hclvcwz93b04 or https://www.facebook.com/historicsmithfield1774 or https://www.instagram.com/historicsmithfield/ or call 540-231-3947.

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