St. Luke's, c.1632, will have its third Heritage Day Event on Saturday,
June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Heritage Day is all about history,
and the day's events will transport you back in time. It is a free event
for the whole family.
St. Luke's is the
oldest standing Gothic building in America and the oldest standing
church from the Anglican tradition. Come learn and share your history
with more than 30 event stations. Learn to trace your own genealogy, sit
on a horse that is a descendant of the original Spanish horses brought
to America in the 16th century. See and purchase plants native to the
area and raised by Master Gardeners, explore the history and see
artifacts belonging to Gen. Pickett and Sallee Corbell. Tour the church
and enjoy the re-enactments of a 18th century court system. There will
be farm displays from Chippokes Plantation. The Nottoway Tribe of
Virginia will be on site, along with the Historical Society, the School
House Museum. Alain Outlaw, archeologist, who made digs on the site,
will be available with displays and talks. Various churches, including
Christ Church, Smithfield, will have historical displays. Period music
will be played and instruments demonstrated by the Itinerant Band. Food
will be available for purchase on site with lunch by Budda and Franks
BBQ and Darden's Store from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This is a
great family outing. For more information call St. Luke's at
757-357-3367. St. Luke's Restoration, Benn's Church Blvd. is located
near the corner of Rt 258/32 and Rt.10, Smithfield, VA 23430.
