📜 The world's oldest edible ham, cured in 1902 by Gwaltney Foods, is a unique historical artifact. 🔍 Housed in the Isle of Wight County Museum, it even has its own live "ham cam" and Twitter account. # Why Go 🍖 See a nearly 120-year-old ham, once a "pet ham" with a brass collar. 🏛️ Explore the Isle of Wight County Museum, also home to the world's oldest peanut. 📺 Watch the ham 24/7 via a live "ham cam". 📜 Learn about the history of Smithfield's ham industry and food preservation. # Why Avoid 👃 Microbiologists say it's edible, but its taste and appearance (like dried leather) may not appeal. # Tips 📍 Located at 103 Main St, Smithfield, Virginia. 🖼️ Participate in the annual Pan Ham photo contest. # Other The ham was featured in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not in 1929, 1932 and 2003. The museum offers educational programs on local history, ham, and peanuts.