History and Arts Are Alive in Blacksburg

With such gorgeous scenery, many Blacksburg residents choose to spend their free time in the great outdoors. But when it comes time to taking in local culture, both past and present, the choices are just as plentiful. Historically minded individuals enjoy the Smithfield Plantation House, built by. Col. William Preston. A House of Burgess member, Preston moved his family to Smithfield in the 1770s and made the home a haven of aristocratic elegance and the center of politics in the area. The... Read More »