Golden Celebration: The Isle of Wight County Museum’s 50th Anniversary
Golden Celebration: The Isle of Wight County Museum’s 50th Anniversary
Tag: History
Boykin’s Tavern
Built in 1762, the house has been a private residence, a tavern, and now houses county employees. Available for tours.
Fort Boykin Historic Park
Fort Boykin has been a part of American history since 1623 when a fort known as the Castle was constructed to protect the Jamestown colonists from Native Americans and raiding Spaniards. Now on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, it…
Group Tours of Smithfield & Isle of Wight County
Various tours available, including general familiarity tour, historic Church Street, Ivy Hill Cemetery, Windsor Castle Park, Ft. Huger and more.
Carrollton Furniture & Antiques
Over 24,000 sq. ft. of furnishings and antiques for every room in the house and every style and taste.
Historic Fort Huger
A key Civil War fort, on the National Register of Historic Places, and now a public park. Guided tours available
1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse
Originally modeled after the Capitol Building in Colonial Williamsburg, the courthouse has been beautifully restored and is available for free tours and as a rental space.
Bronze Sculptures by George Lundeen
The country’s largest collection of bronze statues by acclaimed sculptor George Lundeen. These striking art pieces add to the cultural ambiance of historic downtown Smithfield.
Isle of Wight County Museum
Founded in 1976, the 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…