Celebrate Independence! America’s 250th at Historic Smithfield
Venue: Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Historic Smithfield presents "Celebrate Independence Day! America’s 250th Anniversary on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Celebrate Independence Day with a fun, festive, and educational afternoon at Historic Smithfield! Join us for a community-wide commemoration that brings history to life while honoring the spirit of 1776.

Enjoy a full day of activities for all ages, including:
- Living history demonstrations
- Hands-on learning activities for children and families
- Local museums, community groups, and partners
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Petting Zoo
- And more to be announced!

This event is the culmination of a regional, multi-day Independence Day commemoration highlighting the shared history of Southwest Virginia. Whether you’re passionate about history or just looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the holiday, we invite you to bring your friends, family, and picnic blankets and join us on the grounds of Historic Smithfield.

Admission details and full schedule to be announced soon.

Help us spread the word and celebrate Independence Day where history happened!

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

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/MpqCP2WP/image.png.

For more information, visit: http://www.historicsmithfield.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/historicsmithfield1774 or https://www.facebook.com/events/667818709690802 or https://www.instagram.com/historicsmithfield/ or call 540-231-3947.

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