The County of Isle of Wight

Cupcakes with the Curator: IOW Museum

Typewriters, flamethrowers, spurs, signs, salt bricks and hog bristle scrapers….What else is in the museum’s closet? The Isle of Wight County Museum’s curator will pull an item from the collection at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to discuss its significance. Join us for this quarterly program, and bring your lunch. We’ll supply the dessert. The 2012 schedule includes May 16, Sept. 12 and Dec. 12. Admission to the museum is free.

Interpreting local history, the museum’s exhibits include prehistoric fossils, Native American and Colonial artifacts, a country store and the museum’s most notable artifact – the world’s oldest, edible cured ham. The 1902 pork product exemplifies the patented Smithfield curing process. Learn More

Save Your History Day

ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. – It’s time to clean out those closets and share your memories with generations to come.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, those with memories of Isle of Wight County are encouraged to bring photos and ephemera to the Isle of Wight County Museum. The museum will scan images for addition to the collection. Those bringing their memories to the museum will be able to return home with them. For more information, please click here.

IOW Museum Program Recognized

The Suffolk Sun recognized the Isle of Wight County Museum for its 2011 Coffee Klatsch program.

According to the Sun, the awards are bestowed annually by a secret selection committee to those creative types who brighten our world, who dazzle and inspire us, who contribute to our world view and sense of history, art and culture in Suffolk and environs.

Historic Resources is thrilled to have this program nominated for a Sunnie award. Congrats to all the winners: http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/and-2011-sunnie-award-winners-are