Saturday, December 2, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m.
& Sunday, December 3, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Please no spike heels or strollers. Given the nature of the historic homes, they are not handicap accessible, i.e., no wheelchairs or walkers.
& Sunday, December 3, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Please no spike heels or strollers. Given the nature of the historic homes, they are not handicap accessible, i.e., no wheelchairs or walkers.
2023 Homes
The Berryman MansionLocated at 345 S. Church Street
circa 1900 Tour the Berryman Mansion, one of the last and most impressive homes of the Victorian period in Smithfield. It was a wedding present for Cora Gwaltney, daughter of P.D. Gwaltney, Sr. from her husband, Frank Berryman. It is sometimes referred to as the “Wedding Cake House” for its history and ornate white plaster entranceway. |
The Oak Grove AcademyLocated at 204 Grace Street
circa 1836 Tour the Oak Grove Academy. Built in 1836 as “The Oak Grove Academy for Young Ladies”, it has also housed two other institutions of learning, The Smithfield Female Institute and the Smithfield Male and Female Institute. |
The Britt-Simpson HouseLocated at 345 Main Street
circa 1854 Tour the Britt-Simpson House, built around 1854 by George W. Britt, this was the home of Frank and Emily Delk Simpson. Mrs. Simpson was one of the founders of the Women’s Club of Smithfield and the organizer and first director of the Isle of Wight Branch of the Association for The Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA). |
The 1750 Isle of Wight CourthouseLocated at 130 Main Street
circa 1750 Tour the beautifully decorated 1750 Colonial Courthouse on Main Street with colonial garbed interpreters. Find out why Williamsburg used this courthouse as the best example of appropriate architecture when restoring its own. Catch some strolling carolers on Main Street and enjoy a cup of warming cider with a melt in your mouth cookie. |
Windsor Castle Manor HouseLocated at 301 Jericho Road
circa 1750s Tour Windsor Castle Manor. Originally part of a 1450 acre parcel patented in 1637 by Arthur Smith, the founder of the town of Smithfield and is situated on a knoll overlooking the Pagan River. The farm was purchased with the intention of preserving the rich historic heritage of the Castle, as well as providing a passive public park on the estate grounds. Windsor Castle, the historic house from which the park in Smithfield, VA, draws its name, was originally built some time before 1750 and underwent extensive remodeling in the mid-1800s. Authentically costumed interpreters will guide you through a colonial manor house dressed in its finest for the Christmas holiday celebration! |
Christ Episcopal ChurchLocated at 111 S Church St.
circa 1832 Tour this historic church decorated for the season. Enjoy the music and wonder at the beautifully restored original TIFFANY windows. |