As our community has grown, we are expanding our outreach and interpretive programming to include tours, special interest programs, lectures, school programs, theatrical productions and historical research. Your support will enable us to meet our goals and maintain this wonderful historical landmark.
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The 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse is dedicated to preserving and sharing our heritage for this and future generations. If you would like to submit a donation in memory of a loved one, please feel free to send us a check so we can do our best to honor them and their memory.
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1750 Isle of Wight County Courthouse
ATTN: Treasurer
P.O. Box 325
Smithfield, VA 23431

Experience history where it happened. Join us at the 1750 Isle of Wight County Courthouse for an original play celebrating Elizabeth Bennett Young—the American Patriot who saved our county records.
(The length of the reenactment is 30-40 minutes.)
Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Location: The 1750 Isle of Wight County Courthouse
130 Main St
Smithfield, VA 23430
Tickets: $10 per person
(Children 6 and under are admitted free)