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The Jefferson County Historical Society is committed to preserving the heritage and great history of our county.
EVENT COMING UP:
This year’s Jefferson County Historical Society picnic will be hosted by Ruth Pritchard and family at Smithfield Farm, 568 Smithfield Lane, Berryville, VA, a 400-acre all-natural sustainable farm which is located in both West Virginia and Virginia. Smithfield Farm, celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, is currently owned by the 8th generation of Smith family descendants. The farm was restored by Ruth Smith Pritchard and family from 1988 and 1998. For the past 19 years, the house has hosted Bed and Breakfast guests for all corners of the globe.
The farming operation, known as Smith Meadows, has always raised cattle, pigs and sheep. It currently also raises laying hens in an all organic grass fed setting. Forrest Pritchard, Ruth’s son, was instrumental in developing the farm where animals are raised in a natural environment. The farm store will be open for picnic attendees. The picnic will be held, rain or shine, Wednesday, August 3rd beginning at 5:30. Attendees should bring a covered dish with serving utensils and their own special beverages. Fried chicken, barbeque, lemonade, plates and tableware will be provided. Directions: From Charles Town, take 340 South past Rippon. Turn left at John's Diner onto Smith Road. Smith Road ends, take right onto Kabletown Road for 2/10 mile. Kabletown Road then becomes Wickliffe Road (Rt 608) at state line. Drive past Wickliffe Church. Smithfield Lane will be your first right. Look for signs.
EVENT COMING UP:
This year’s Jefferson County Historical Society picnic will be hosted by Ruth Pritchard and family at Smithfield Farm, 568 Smithfield Lane, Berryville, VA, a 400-acre all-natural sustainable farm which is located in both West Virginia and Virginia. Smithfield Farm, celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, is currently owned by the 8th generation of Smith family descendants. The farm was restored by Ruth Smith Pritchard and family from 1988 and 1998. For the past 19 years, the house has hosted Bed and Breakfast guests for all corners of the globe.
The farming operation, known as Smith Meadows, has always raised cattle, pigs and sheep. It currently also raises laying hens in an all organic grass fed setting. Forrest Pritchard, Ruth’s son, was instrumental in developing the farm where animals are raised in a natural environment. The farm store will be open for picnic attendees. The picnic will be held, rain or shine, Wednesday, August 3rd beginning at 5:30. Attendees should bring a covered dish with serving utensils and their own special beverages. Fried chicken, barbeque, lemonade, plates and tableware will be provided. Directions: From Charles Town, take 340 South past Rippon. Turn left at John's Diner onto Smith Road. Smith Road ends, take right onto Kabletown Road for 2/10 mile. Kabletown Road then becomes Wickliffe Road (Rt 608) at state line. Drive past Wickliffe Church. Smithfield Lane will be your first right. Look for signs.
Recent NewsWe have added the 1940-2016 Digital Archives On this page, go to the top left hand corner image that resembles three parallel lines and click your way to the archives.
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