Hamtown USA: Visiting Smithfield, Virginia

Hamtown USA: Exploring the Town of Smithfield, VA

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Smithfield, Virginia, is a small, charming river town located on the Pagan River in South Hampton Roads.

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The Town of Smithfield is known and famous for its ham! Intriguingly, a legal statute in place says– for the ham to be called a Smithfield ham, it must have been processed within the town limits.

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Smithfield, Virginia, is also home to the Fortune 500 company Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor and hog producer in the world!

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Windsor Castle Park is home to many Smithfield festivals and events, such as the Wine & Brew Fest, Bacon and Bourbon Fest, and BOB (Bloody Marys, Oysters, BBQ, and Brunswick Stew) Fest.

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Visit Historic Fort Boykin and access the peaceful beaches of the James River. And when you’re done with the beach, take a walk and tour the historic grounds of Fort Boykin.

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Looking to learn more about the area? Visit the Isle of Wight County Museum and see the world’s oldest peanut (1890) and ham (1902).

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Take a ride out to Darden’s Country Store. They’ve been “Hammin’ It Up” since 1952! Be sure to try their homemade ham biscuits!

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Be sure to visit the Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor, an old-fashioned counter & booth shop serving traditional ice cream & deli-style sandwiches.

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Free guided walking tours of Smithfield's historic district are offered throughout the year. There are many historic homes and you can book a stay at the Mansion on Main Bed and Breakfast!

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On Main Street you'll find local businesses selling unqiue finds such as Maggie Casey’s Celtic Treasures, The Christmas Store, and Relics of Smithfield.

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Hamtown USA: Exploring the Town of Smithfield, VA

Smithfield, Virginia, is a small, charming river town located on the Pagan River in South Hampton Roads.

The Town of Smithfield is known and famous for its ham! Intriguingly, a legal statute in place says– for the ham to be called a Smithfield ham, it must have been processed within the town limits.

Smithfield, Virginia, is also home to the Fortune 500 company Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor and hog producer in the world!

Windsor Castle Park is home to many Smithfield festivals and events, such as the Wine & Brew Fest, Bacon and Bourbon Fest, and BOB (Bloody Marys, Oysters, BBQ, and Brunswick Stew) Fest.

Windsor Castle Park

Visit Historic Fort Boykin and access the peaceful beaches of the James River. And when you’re done with the beach, take a walk and tour the historic grounds of Fort Boykin.

Fort Boykin

Looking to learn more about the area? Visit the Isle of Wight County Museum and see the world’s oldest peanut (1890) and ham (1902).

Isle of Wight County Museum

Take a ride out to Darden’s Country Store. They’ve been “Hammin’ It Up” since 1952! Be sure to try their homemade ham biscuits!

Darden’s Country Store

Be sure to visit the Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor, an old-fashioned counter & booth shop serving traditional ice cream & deli-style sandwiches.

Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor

Free guided walking tours of Smithfield's historic district are offered throughout the year. There are many historic homes and you can book a stay at the Mansion on Main Bed and Breakfast!

Historic District

On Main Street you'll find local businesses selling unqiue finds such as Maggie Casey’s Celtic Treasures, The Christmas Store, and Relics of Smithfield.

Shopping in Smithfield, VA

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