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An 18th Century Christmas

  • Smithfield 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road Blacksburg, VA, 24060 United States (map)

Explore how Christmas was observed during the 18th century at Smithfield with decorations, traditions, and activities that early Virginians practiced to observe the Holiday at the time. Free to the public.

Free Activities will Include

• Early American Living History

• Early 19th Century Cooking Demonstration

• Help us make candles hand dipped and with a mold

• Eighteenth-century games

• Twelfth Night Cake and other historic treats

• Eighteenth-century dance lessons

• Make your own tin punched Christmas Ornament

• Wreath making

• 18th Century textile activity

• A vendor fair with a variety of handmade goods for sale

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