10am     Johnston County Heritage Center
241 E. Market St.
PO Box 2709
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-2836
Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

The Heritage Center has become known as one of the best equipped facilities in the country for studying local history and genealogy.  Numerous artifacts allow scholars and amateur historians to study the history and culture of Johnston County.  Rotating museum exhibits on the first floor free.

11am     Historic Hastings House / Carolina Campaign Civil War Markers
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation
200 S. Front St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-0887

Marker # 1 in Smithfield
Hastings House, Trails sign at the corner of Front and East Johnston streets in Smithfield – This 1854 home served as headquarters for Confederate General Johnston and Bragg mid-March 1865. From here, Johnston ordered the concentration of forces and the attack March 19 at Bentonville. Johnston returned after the battle, resting his battered army.

Marker # 2 in Smithfield
Occupation of Smithfield, Trails sign at the Johnston County Courthouse, Second and Market streets – Confederates withdrew from Smithfield April 11, and the town soon was occupied by Union infantry. Sherman established his headquarters at the courthouse, announcing Lee's surrender from its steps.

12noon     Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N BBQ
924 N. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-8721
Open: Sun-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has a 40-year history in serving the finest fried chicken and Eastern North Carolina-style BBQ.

1pm         Smithfield High School History Room
501 S. Second St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-4361
Open: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

The A.G. Glenn Building was built in 1913 and housed Smithfield High School from 1913-1922 and 1926-1969. Renovation was completed in 2008 to become a museum and offices for the Johnston County Schools. Visitors will find exhibits of school memorabilia from 1950-1969.

2pm        Smithfield Ham Shop
204 N. Bright Leaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-8054
Open: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Come view 1000’s of hams curing from our Ham Shop. Taste why Men’s Journal acclaimed Johnston County Hams among "The 100 Best Things to Eat in America."

3pm         Brightleaf Flea Market 
2320 S. Bright Leaf Blvd.
PO Box 148
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-4111
Open: Fri-Sun 8am-5pm Tues 8am-5pm

Harper’s Flea Market Mall
1410 S. Bright Leaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-989-7280
Open: Fri-Sun 9am-5pm

Shop for apparel & wedding, furniture & hardware, boots & shoes, Western wear, jewelry, groceries, electronics & computers, seasonal gifts & collectables, sportsware & apparel, photography & signs, appliances, housewares, dollar store, DVD’s & CD’s, health supplies, floral arrangements, bakery, candy & ice cream, toys, and pocket knives.

6pm         Bistro on Third
146 S. Third St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-989-4931
Open: Sun-Thurs 11am-midnight, Fri & Sat 11am-2am

American cuisine for lunch, dinner and late night seven days a week.  Steaks, pork chops, chicken, salads, sandwiches and kid's menu, with daily specials such as an oyster bar or fish.  After 9pm lounge will stay open and feature finger foods, sandwiches and drinks.  Third on Third Concert Series, live local bands every third Friday during the summer months 7pm-9:30pm.