As the Ham Capital of the World, it’s no surprise that Smithfield and Isle of Wight’s history is enmeshed in its local ham industry. But our historic attractions tell more of the story from Isle of Wight County, one of the original eight shires in the 1600’s, to the Schoolhouse Museum from the 1930’s. We’ve planned a one day itinerary that will give you a taste of our ham-inspired past.