Today is Smith Day!

Smith Day commemorates the Jan. 6, 1580, birthday of Captain John Smith, the English colonial leader who helped to settle Jamestown, Va., in 1607. Depending upon which history source you consult, Jan. 6 may also be the birthday of mountain man and explorer Jedediah Smith, who blazed trails across the West.

Thanks to Jeri Smith-Ready for the info. My day is almost over, unfortunately. I spent it writing and cooking and taking down Christmas decorations. Kind of mellow. Crazy Smith Day will have to be another time.

Today is Smith Day!

Smith Day commemorates the Jan. 6, 1580, birthday of Captain John Smith, the English colonial leader who helped to settle Jamestown, Va., in 1607. Depending upon which history source you consult, Jan. 6 may also be the birthday of mountain man and explorer Jedediah Smith, who blazed trails across the West.

Thanks to Jeri Smith-Ready for the info. My day is almost over, unfortunately. I spent it writing and cooking and taking down Christmas decorations. Kind of mellow. Crazy Smith Day will have to be another time.