Isle of Wight County Museum Smithfield, Virginia USA
Smithfield, Virginia USA
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    • Everything But the Squeal
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    • Isle of Wight County in World Wars I and II
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    • Windsor Castle
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​MY ISLE: Memories & Recollections is an Isle of Wight County Museum video series exploring life in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, through oral histories.

From agriculture to business and from daily life to life-changing events, this collection highlights the history of the county and the experiences of its residents through the lens of our community. 

Peanut Farming

Charles David Jones and Ronnie Jones, 2023

Main Street, Smithfield

Charles Modlin, 2023

The American Dream

Joe Ferguson, 2024

History of Virginia Ham

World War II

Independent Market

Sam W. Edwards III, 2024
Elmer Mack, 2024
Freddie Chapman, 2024

Trump Town Road

Sidney Murphy, 2024

Isle of Wight School

Martha Wilson Clarke, 2024

Rushmere

Bolden Bradby, 2024

The Oaks & Farm Life

Mary Cole, 2025

Oakwood Square​

Peyton Barlow, 2025

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