1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse 130 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
About the Business
The 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse, located at 130 Main Street in Smithfield, Virginia, is a historic museum and tourist attraction. Built between 1750-1751, this courthouse served as the main courthouse for Isle of Wight for about 50 years before the court system was moved to its present location in Isle of Wight, Virginia. Modeled after the Capitol Building in Williamsburg, this beautifully restored courthouse offers free tours and is available as a rental space.
Located in historic downtown Smithfield, the courthouse is situated on one of the original 72 lots established for the Town of Smithfield in 1752. Visitors can explore the rich history of the area and learn about the court cases that took place in this historic building. Admission is free, and donations, memberships, and special events help support the operations and programs of the courthouse.
Visitors can enjoy live reenactments of historical court cases and interact with knowledgeable staff who can answer questions and provide insights into the history of the courthouse. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor to the area, a trip to the 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse is a must-see experience in Coastal Southeastern Tidewater Region of Virginia.
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Location & Phone number
130 Main St, Smithfield, VA 23430, United States
Hours open
Monday:
13:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
13:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
13:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
13:00 - 16:00
Friday:
11:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
13:00 - 16:00
Reviews
"Neat little old courthouse with some interesting history. Worth the short visit it takes to see the two rooms available for viewing."
"A great place with a lot of history and the people there are the friendliest."
"A time machine! An easy way to "travel" to the past, just open its door!"
"Lots of history and when we visited the staff person stationed inside knew a lot of the history and easily answered all questions."
"This was a cool place to see. The volunteer that was there was so full of information and answered all my questions. Glad I stopped in."
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