250 Years

Smithfield’s Anniversary in the media

A wooden bench with a live edge surface on a brick patio, with green grass, trees, and informational signs in the background.
Dedication of the Enslaved Memorial (Merry Oak)
Yellow flowers with a bee on one of the petals amidst green leaves and a garden background.
Smithfield's Gardens Shine
Historic log cabin with a stone chimney and a small set of stairs leading to the door, surrounded by greenery and trees.
WVTF covers Smithfield's 250th
A leafless tree with black, twisting branches surrounded by a wooden fence in a grassy field. Green hills and a partly cloudy sky are in the background.
The Merry Oak's Legacy Continues
A painting of two trees, one without leaves and one with green foliage, set against a cloudy sky. The leaves on the right tree are partially illuminated by sunlight.
WVTF (NPR) Story on 2025 Juneteenth Commemoration
A small garden next to an old wooden house with a stone chimney, surrounded by a woven twig fence, green plants, and trees in the background.
WSLS Event Preview
A large, weathered tree trunk with some broken branches stands in a grassy area behind a wooden fence, with green trees and hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Angelica Ramos Reports on the Merry Oak Memorial Bench Dedication
Historical battle scene with soldiers and horses, cannons, and smoke, overlooking a port town with ships in the background.
Cardinal News 250 Article: "Barrel-Maker From Botetourt Co. Became a Spy"
A peaceful park scene with a small creek flowing through a grassy area, surrounded by large trees with lush green leaves.
Cardinal News 250 Article: "Montgomery is a Rascally County"
Illustration of a historic house with trees, celebrating the 250th anniversary of Smithfield, emphasizing deep roots and an inclusive future.
Roots of a Nation: The Smithfield Story (Short Version)
Illustration of a historic building with large trees in the background, commemorating the 250th anniversary, celebrating deep roots and fostering an inclusive future.
Angelica Ramos Previews 250th for News Messenger
A man and woman are sitting in a radio studio with microphones, headphones, and a small potted plant. The woman is holding an 'On Air' sign and both are smiling at each other.
Video Version of Cardinal News 250 Podcast: "A Virginia Spy"
Autumn maple leaves changing color with orange, red, and green hues.
Cardinal News 250 Article: "The Witness Maple Has Fallen"
View from a small white porch looking onto a gravel path through a park with large, leafless trees, green grass, and a distant hilly landscape under a cloudy sky.
Roots of a Nation: The Smithfield Story (Full Film)