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Best Family Day Trips from Smithfield

By Stephanie Kensicki Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
Best Family Day Trips from Smithfield

Make memories today!

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The most popular day trip from Williamsburg VA

By Stephanie Kensicki Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
The most popular day trip from Williamsburg VA

A free ferry ride and a short country drive from the Historic Triangle

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The Best Day Trip from Virginia Beach

By Stephanie Kensicki Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
The Best Day Trip from Virginia Beach

A relaxing Day Trip from the hustle and bustle of the Beach.

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Top things to do in Smithfield & Isle of Wight County, Virginia

By Stephanie Kensicki Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
Top things to do in Smithfield & Isle of Wight County, Virginia

If you’re coming for the first time, it can be tough to choose just a few things to do. We’ll help you with this handy guide of the essentials.   1. Smithfield Visitor Center and Arts Center @ 319 319 …

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Ham Cam at Isle of Wight County Museum!

By Stephanie Kensicki Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
Ham Cam at Isle of Wight County Museum!

Keep tabs on the World’s Oldest Ham 24/7 with the live feed of the Ham Cam: Isle of Wight County Museum Smithfield, Virginia USA – Home The ham in the center is THE ham. In 1902, one of P.D. Gwaltney …

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African American History in Smithfield & Isle of Wight County

By Stephanie Kensicki Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
African American History in Smithfield & Isle of Wight County

Itinerary: The Contribution of African Americans in Smithfield & Isle of Wight County

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Colonial Times to the Present: an Itinerary in Smithfield, Virginia

By Connie Chapman Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
Colonial Times to the Present: an Itinerary in Smithfield, Virginia

A Group Tour Itinerary of Smithfield, Virginia

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History Buff Itinerary

By Stephanie Kensicki Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
History Buff Itinerary

A History-Lover’s Dream Destination

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A Culinary Tour of “The Ham Capital of the World”: Smithfield, Virginia

By Connie Chapman Posted on 03/02/2026 Posted in
A Culinary Tour of “The Ham Capital of the World”: Smithfield, Virginia

P. D. Gwaltney, Jr. and his “pet ham.”

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A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

By Connie Chapman Posted on 02/26/2026 Posted in
A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

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