Smithfield, Virginia... is a quaint river-port town rich in Hams, History, and Hospitality. Step onto Main Street in our Historic District and step into a time long gone. A time when people acknowledged each other by name, the ice cream parlor was the center of every child's universe, and Southern Hospitality was the un-written rule. It's still here in Smithfield. Hams Smithfield is known as the "Ham Capital of the World." Members of the English monarchy had standing orders for Smithfield's famous hams prior to the Revolutionary War. Smithfield Foods, headquartered here, is a Fortune 500 company. History There is much to see and do in our historic town and county. Smithfield's Historic District Walking Tour is a leisurely stroll and self-guided tour of this charming town's 60 homes featuring Colonial, Federal, and Victorian architecture. The Isle of Wight Museum offers Indian artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, prehistoric fossils from the nearby James River, and a re-created nineteenth century country store. Hospitality Visit for a day, pamper yourself for a weekend or stay the week. If you spend a week with us, you can explore the area from Williamsburg to Norfolk to Virginia Beach; then return each evening to our quaint colonial seaport town for your much needed rest. Fine food and specialty shops line our Main Street. The Town of Smithfield has kept its quaintness in spite of growth and change. Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau • PO Box 37 • 335 Main Street Smithfield VA, 23431 • 1-800-365-9339 • (757) 357-5182 • Fax (757) 365-4360