5th ANNUAL SMITHVILLE MYSTERY THEATER PRODUCTION SEPT. 14 AND 15, 2007

For the fifth year in a row, the Smithville Conservancy will present an original play based loosely on historical events at Smithville Mansion, written by Frank Nusbickel and performed by Bridge Players Theatre Company. This year's production is called "A White and Windy February" and brings to light a little known connection between J.J. White of Whitesbog, the "Cranberry King" and H.B. Smith of Smithville.

Click here for overview of "A White and Windy February" and ticket information

H.B. SMITH, THE SMITHVILLE EXPERIMENT AND THE STAR BICYCLE

An illustrated lecture which higlights the contributions of H.B. Smith to the history of Burlington County, with particular emphasis on the H.B. Smith Industrial Village he created beginning in 1865 and expanded through the 1880s. Descendants of H.B. Smith occupied the Smithville Mansion until 1962. It is now owned and operated by Burlington County as an historic site, museum and exhibit center.

Joe Laufer in front garden of Smithville Mansion

In addition to the mansion, the county has restored several other buildings on the grounds and has designated the surrounding property as a County Park facility. Mr. Laufer is President of the H.B. Smith Industrial Village Conservancy.

Smithville Signs

Related Links:

The Iron Grave - Part I

The Iron Grave - Part II

Star Bicycle Photo 1

Smithville Brochure

H.B. Smith Congressional Biography