Smith-Appleby House

The Smith-Appleby House dates to circa 1696. This delicately restored and furnished farm house features beautiful New England cabinetry work, stenciled walls, and other intriguing architectural details. A unique feature is the smoke room on the second floor — serviced by the huge fireplace in the keeping room. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and has received the “Footprints in History” Award from the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council. The building serves as the headquarters for the Historical Society of Smithfield. They maintain an extensive archive of historic photos, documents, articles, and other memorabilia. House tour availability can be viewed on their website's calendar.