World’s Oldest Edible Ham
The nearly 120-year-old piece of pork wears a brass collar and was once a man's "pet ham."

📜 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.

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