A national treasure in the heart of Isle of Wight! 🌳☀️ Take in the scenic views and natural beauty of Historic Fort Boykin Park this spring—you won't be disappointed. 5 Interesting Facts About Fort Boykin: ✦ The Fort was instrumental in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. It is a well-preserved example of Civil War military architecture. ✦ The Black Walnut tree at Fort Boykin is believed to be the second largest in Virginia and is over 200 years old. ✦ The Fort was named

You may know it as the home of the World’s Oldest Ham and Peanut, but did you know the Isle of Wight County Museum also offers interactive replicas of a country store, a smokehouse, and a fallout shelter? Located in the historic Bank of Smithfield building (1913), get a fascinating glimpse into the region’s past as you explore the stories and objects of local indigenous tribes, Colonial times, the ham industry, the Blackwater River, the Civil War, and the Cold War. The Isle of Wight County Museu