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Isle of Wight County Museum

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Smithfield, Va.'s, Isle of Wight Museum shares its history through its pre-colonial, colonial, Civil War, ham industry and country store exhibits.

Founded in 1976, the Isle of Wight County Museum tells the story of the county through its interactive exhibits including a turn-of-the-century country store as well as displays interpreting colonial history, the Smithfield ham industry, the Blackwater River, the Civil War and the Cold War.

10/30/2026

BEHIND THESE WALLS: Brick House at Sycamore Cross

Just south of Sycamore Cross in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, the ruins of a two-story brick home stand in a field off Proctors Bridge Road. Set back from the road on a sparse lot, it is partially covered in vegetation and surrounded by a large agricultural field.

The structure was constructed circa 1825 and once exhibited stylistic influences and features typical of the time period.

While the structure has been vacant for generations, it has long been a landmark in this agricultural area – often mentioned as a waypoint for travelers.

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10/30/2026

A coven of witches stopped by the museum yesterday during Witches Night Out in Visit Smithfield VA!

10/30/2026

Today's guests included Chuck and Kathy Addison of Carrollton, Va.!

10/29/2026

LIVE at 12:05: From Post-Mortem to Public Record in Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Coroners' inquisitions are investigations into the deaths of individuals who died by a sudden, violent, unnatural or suspicious manner--or without medical attendance.

These documents, many of which have been digitized by the Library of Virginia, span from the colonial-era until 1950 and often include the inquisition, depositions and summons as well as the name of the coroner, the names of the jurors, the name and age of the deceased if known, gender and race of the deceased and when, how and by what means the deceased came to his or her death.

Join volunteer Chris Claud as he examines two cases from the files: Georgia Diggs of 1925 and H.V. Persons of 1926.

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Recorded and produced October 29, 2026.

10/29/2026

Visit us until 8 p.m. tonight for Witches Night Out.
Free admission for witches--and free broom parking!

10/28/2026

Whazzit Wednesday?
Submit your guess about this object in the museum's collection.

(These are miniature cast-iron advertising skillets from Luter's Smithfield Packing Company.)

10/28/2026

Jimothy, Sheep Detective or Princess Donut for the World's Oldest Ham's Halloween costume this year?

10/27/2026

How do you celebrate your 24th wedding anniversary?
With a selfie by the World's Oldest Peanut!
Happy anniversary to this couple from Virginia Beach!

10/26/2026

Scarecrow P.D. Gwaltney Jr. and his World's Oldest Ham are patiently waiting for you to vote for him in the annual Downtown Smithfield Scarecrow Stroll.

There are so many adorable and clever scarecrows this year. Check them all out and then vote for your favorite at Visit Smithfield VA, 319 Main Street, for a chance to win a prize.

10/23/2026

Elizabeth and Tim traveled from Indiana to visit the World's Oldest Ham!

Address

103 Main Street
Smithfield, VA
23430

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17573561223

Website

http://www.historicisleofwight.com/, http://www.hamcamva.com/

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