Smithfield Station Timeline
1983
Ron and Tina Pack dream of establishing Smithfield Virginia as a historic destination, just as nice as the neighboring waterfront communities.November 24th 1986
The Inn, Restaurant, and Marina opens for business!
1987
During a visit to Berlin, Germany, President Ronald Reagan challenges Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall.
1988
The first Poker Run was held. This annual event still takes place the second Saturday in July.1989
Nintendo releases the Game Boy portable video game system in North America
1990
“Simpsons” premiered on Fox-TV
1991
First Raft Race. This event is still a tradition every year in June.1994
The Lighthouse and raw bar open.1995
Invention of the DVD is announced
1996
Raw bar is converted to guest rooms.
1996
Historic Downtown Main Street is revitalized with an extensive beautification project1997
Titanic premieres
1998
Google is founded
September 13th 2001
The Inner Banks (IBX) bar and grill opens and second generation, Randy Pack officially joins the Station.2002
The town of Smithfield celebrates its 250th anniversary by constructing the world’s largest Ham Biscuit and is featured in the Guinness Book of World Records.
2003
Ron and Tina Pack’s second son, Brian Pack, officially joins the family business!
Hurricane Isabel creates a 9.5-foot surge, the highest recorded tide ever. Smithfield Station undergoes major repairs and renovations.
2004
The Boston Red Sox win the World Series for the first time since 1918, breaking the “Curse of the Bambino”
2005
Grey’s Anatomy premieres
2006
Fortune Magazine ranks Smithfield Foods among America’s most admired companies!
2007
Virginia celebrates its 400th anniversary
September 2007
The Smithfield Station Lodge and Shops open. Smithfield Station Marina is expanded.2008
Michael Phelps surpasses Mark Spitz in Gold Medals won at a single Olympics, winning eight.
2009
Fitness Center is added and Windsor Castle Park is dedicated!
2012
Inn was remodeled to match the Lodge Hotel Rooms.2014
Randy Pack is the recipient of Inside Business’ Top 40 Under 40 Award!2015
Pagan River Wine Merchants opened as the newest Station Shop!
2017
Smithfield Station celebrated it’s 30th Anniversary!
2018
Inn was remodeled to match the Lodge Hotel Rooms. Randy and Brian Pack create Pack Brothers Hospitality and take control of Surry Seafood Co. in Surry, Virginia.
2019
A new structure was built next to the pool and the marina shower facilities were updated.
2020
Lighthouse Renovations Completed!
2021
Pack Brothers Hospitality announces 37 North at Fort Monroe!
