Exhibits & Events

“Ladies & Their Hats”

An exhibit featuring daily life in the farmyard of the Smith Plantation Home. Original farm equipment and tools can be seen in this exhibit. This was the very first exhibit to be seen in the barn after its reconstruction.

“Behind the Smith House”

An exhibit focusing on the importance and history of hats to African American women. Shown in conjunction with Roswell Roots and the Tea & Hat Shows.

The lives and times of the women who lived at the Smith Plantation Home between 1845 and 1994 are featured in this exhibit along with their clothing and some personal items.

“The Women of Smith”

This exhibit highlights the activities of the Smith Family during the Civil War, featuring clothing, trunks, and letters written by the Smith Family during the Civil War.

“The Smith Family

and the Civil War”

Past Exhibits

“A Victorian Mourning”

During the month of July, the Smith Home dons black and mourns the death of William Seagrove Smith, who died July 7, 1865 while serving in the Confederate Army. The exhibit highlights Victorian Mourning customs and clothing.

“Treasures and Trifles”

This exhibit features some of the thousands of artifacts stored until 2005 in the attic of the Smith Plantation Home. This exhibit demonstrates the Smith family’s tendency to save everything they owned from the trivial to the bizarre.

Roswell, Georgia

Archibald Smith Plantation Home

Upcoming Exhibits & Events

Exhibits & Events

Smith Plantation always has something going on! From our always popular Tea and Hat Shows to our “The Smith Family and The Civil War” Exhibit: Smith Plantation has something for everyone!

Events

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In conjunction with Roswell Roots, a festival of Black History and Culture, a show, talk, and display demonstrating the importance and significance of Ladies & Their Hats!

Free fun in the fall for the whole family! Farm animals and period arts and crafts! Every October on the same day as the Roswell Youth Parade!

For Children ages 5 and up! A wonderful Holiday activity in the 1863 Cookhouse! Children get to make and bake their own gingerbread men, take home a holiday treat.

A week long camp offered to youngsters so that they can experience 19th Century Farm life. For ages 7-12 in June. Activities include old-fashioned photographs, open-hearth cooking, archeological dig, gold panning, and much more!

Tea & Hat Shows

Gingerbread Christmas

Fall Farm Days

Camp Yesteryear

Sculpture Exhibit

Featuring Local Artisans

May 8-9, 2010

Smith Plantation is proud to exhibit fine art sculptures from local award-winning artists on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, 2010. The exhibit, featuring works made of bronze, clay, and metal, will be on display in the home and on the grounds. Tour hours are Monday-Saturday, every hour on the hour from 10:00am-3:00pm, and Sunday 1:00-3:00pm. For more information, please call (770) 641-3978 or log onto www.archibaldsmithplantation.org.

Mamie Cotton’s Legacy

February 1-28

Mamie Cotton worked at the Smith Plantation from 1940 until her death in 1994, and was a resident for 34 years. During the month of February, Smith Plantation will celebrate the life of Mamie Cotton and her contributions to the Archibald Smith Plantation Home. Admission is included with purchase of a house tour. For more information, please call (770)641-3978.

Eighth Annual Tea & Hat Shows

Saturday, February 20, at 12:00pm and 2:30pm.

Two sessions will include an informal tea and fashion show as our guest speaker shares her personal relationship and history with hats! Attendees are encouraged to wear their hats and share their personal stories while enjoying tea. Admission is $15 for ages 8 and up. Both seatings are limited and require advance reservations. Please call the Smith Plantation for more information or to make your reservations at (770)641-3978.

"Roswell's Heritage at Smith Plantation": A Standard Flower Show