THE TOWN
Smithfield is a town in Isle of Wight County, in Southern Hampton Roads Virginia which was first colonized in 1634. Today the town is most famous for the curing and production of the Smithfield ham. Known as the ham capital of the world, Smithfield currently attracts many tourists. Smithfield's Historic District is a major attraction. Historic buildings that lure tourists include the Isle of Wight County Museum, Historic Fort Huger, the Schoolhouse Museum, the Old Courthouse of 1750 and Historic St. Luke's Church located just outside of downtown. Countryside attractions just outside of Smithfield include Boykins Tavern Museum, the Isle of Wight Courthouse of 1800 and Darden's Country Store & Smokehouse. The Jamestown/Scotland Ferry (located in Surry) also allows tourists to visit Williamsburg, Virginia as well, linking Smithfield to the historic triangle. Smithfield also offers an array of entertainment and events throughout the year. Family events include the Smithfield Farmers Market and Smithfield Olden Days. Local businesses and restaurants also offer entertainment. Jalapeños and Smithfield Station offer live music, while the Smithfield Little Theater offers various selections of plays throughout the year.
Smithfield is a town in Isle of Wight County, in Southern Hampton Roads Virginia which was first colonized in 1634. Today the town is most famous for the curing and production of the Smithfield ham. Known as the ham capital of the world, Smithfield currently attracts many tourists. Smithfield's Historic District is a major attraction. Historic buildings that lure tourists include the Isle of Wight County Museum, Historic Fort Huger, the Schoolhouse Museum, the Old Courthouse of 1750 and Historic St. Luke's Church located just outside of downtown. Countryside attractions just outside of Smithfield include Boykins Tavern Museum, the Isle of Wight Courthouse of 1800 and Darden's Country Store & Smokehouse. The Jamestown/Scotland Ferry (located in Surry) also allows tourists to visit Williamsburg, Virginia as well, linking Smithfield to the historic triangle. Smithfield also offers an array of entertainment and events throughout the year. Family events include the Smithfield Farmers Market and Smithfield Olden Days. Local businesses and restaurants also offer entertainment. Jalapeños and Smithfield Station offer live music, while the Smithfield Little Theater offers various selections of plays throughout the year.
THE STREET
Smithfield has a vibrant award-winning historic downtown. Several festivals and parades are held throughout the year in the downtown area. In 2002, Smithfield celebrated its 250th Anniversary. We take pride in our tourism industry. There are several antique shops and other unique specialty shops along Main Street. The town recently completed a decade long $2 million public improvement project downtown. Public improvements included relocation all overhead utilities underground, construction of brick sidewalks, installation of period street lights and street signage, landscaping, granite curbing, street re-surfacing, water and sewer line replacements, drainage enhancements, additional parking as well as informational kiosks on local history and street art sculptures. Private investment resulted in many significant building renovations, reconstruction and/or facade improvements.
Smithfield has a vibrant award-winning historic downtown. Several festivals and parades are held throughout the year in the downtown area. In 2002, Smithfield celebrated its 250th Anniversary. We take pride in our tourism industry. There are several antique shops and other unique specialty shops along Main Street. The town recently completed a decade long $2 million public improvement project downtown. Public improvements included relocation all overhead utilities underground, construction of brick sidewalks, installation of period street lights and street signage, landscaping, granite curbing, street re-surfacing, water and sewer line replacements, drainage enhancements, additional parking as well as informational kiosks on local history and street art sculptures. Private investment resulted in many significant building renovations, reconstruction and/or facade improvements.