SMITHFIELD-PRESTON FOUNDATION

Smithfield is located in what is now Blacksburg, Virginia. It was built between 1772

- 1774 and is the ancestral home of the Preston family. Today, as a museum, it aspires to

provide perspective from the past, insight for the present, and inspiration for

the future. The stories at William Preston's Smithfield influence people to be

courageous and to seek justice by acting as leaders in their lives and communities. At

William Preston’s Smithfield, we focus on four main values: courage, leadership and

education, and justice.

It is our goal to make Smithfield into a place that is inclusive to all people groups.

Smithfield tells histories that are often inspiring and sometimes really challenging.

Regardless of the topics we cover, Smithfield fosters dialogue that builds empathy and

understanding. Those connected with it aspire to make Smithfield a safe place for

unsafe ideas.