Illustration by Martha McDuffie Gibson
Tell Me A Story: "Sidney Lanier & National Poetry Month " at the Isle of Wight County Museum Tuesday, April 13, from 10:30 until 11 a.m. This program, geared for children ages 3 to 5, introduces youngsters to the symbols of Isle of Wight and features books, songs and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information call (757) 356-1223.
Lecture: "The 9th & 61st Virginia Infantry" at the Isle of Wight County Museum Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m. Benjamin Trask, author of The 9th Virginia Infantry & The 61st Virginia Infantry, discusses the Civil War in Isle of Wight County. For further information call (757) 356-1223.
Olde Towne Curb Market - "Earth Day" Specialty Market Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon, downtown Smithfield When you visit the Olde Towne Curb Market in small town Smithfield, you won't find a small market! This unique market is packed with plenty of produce, handmade goods and features live music every week! The Olde Towne Market is entering its 8th year. The market takes place every Saturday morning from Memorial Day through Labor Day in the parking lot behind Bank of Southside Virginia in the heart of historic downtown Smithfield. Specialty markets are offered on the off-season as well. For further information call Market Manager, Kristin Wilda at (757) 375-3031. For more information on these events, call the Visitor Center at (757) 357-5182 or toll free: (800) 365-9339 or visit our website at www.VisitSmithfieldIsleOfWight.com
DIRECTIONS (via the free Jamestown Ferry) Take the Colonial Parkway or Rt. 31 to the Jamestown/Scotland Ferry. After disembarking, continue on Rt. 31 to the first traffic light. Turn left onto Rt. 10 East. Follow Rt. 10 approximately 18 miles to the next traffic light. Turn left at the light onto Main Street. The Visitors Center is located at 319B Main Street.
903 S. Church St. (757) 356-1055
Smithfield, VA 23430
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Large selection of Virginia Metalcrafters items. Period lighting Accessories Antique furniture open 10-5, Th.–Sat. (other times by appointment)
Gifts, Décor,
Rugs & Tapestries
311 Main Street • Smithfield 757-376-2456 10:30-5 Wed.-Sat., 12:30-5 Sun.
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757.357.7891 Mon–Sat, 10-5 • Sun, 1-5 w w w.christmasstoresmithfield.com