Historic Smithfield Plantation, the home of Revolutionary War patriot Colonel William Preston and his wife Susanna Smith Preston, is owned by APVA Preservation Virginia. Located in present-day Blacksburg, Virginia, at the eastern continental divide, Smithfield was built at the edge of the western frontier in 1774. In a land of log cabins and physical hardship, Smithfield provided a haven of aristocratic elegance and became the social and political center of the county.

The Prestons raised and educated 12 children at Smithfield. Their descendents continued the family tradition of nation building with three Virginia governors, four senators, legislators, educators, and military leaders.

Today, Historic Smithfield Plantation interprets three generations of the Prestons and other families that lived and worked at Smithfield. Costumed interpreters guide visitors through the home and visitors can tour the slave cabin, grounds, and kitchen garden, all near the house.