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Smithfield Community Association Peterboro NY The Smithfield Community Association is the catalyst that makes the Gerrit Smith Estate and the community of Peterboro a destination for educators researchers students and history lovers to learn from the social reform movements that began in the 19th century. Peterboro once a mecca for reformers in the 1800s will once again become a gathering place and resource center for todays students to learn about the ideas and practice of abolition integration womens rights and religious freedom. For the tourist exploring history this tiny hamlet in central New York retains the feel of a 19th century experience yet tells a major story in the history of our country. Site of the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark Major Underground Railroad destination Lifelong residence of abolitionist and social reformer Gerrit Smith Site of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum Site of the inaugural meeting of the NYS Antislavery Society in 1835 Home to suffragist and dress reform advocate Elizabeth Smith Miller Watch a short video about Peterboro SMITHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION email nahofm1835gmail.