The New England Travel and Vacation Guide » general store http://www.NETravelGuide.com New England Vacation and Travel Destinations & Country Inns and Bed and Breakfasts Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:08:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 The Old Country Store and Museum – A New Hampshire historic attraction and museum http://www.NETravelGuide.com/2009/08/23/the-old-country-store-and-museum-a-new-hampshire-historic-attraction-and-museum/ http://www.NETravelGuide.com/2009/08/23/the-old-country-store-and-museum-a-new-hampshire-historic-attraction-and-museum/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:18:10 +0000 admin http://www.NETravelGuide.com/?p=613 Perhaps the oldest in the United States, A store since 1781. 228 years old.

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Who would have ever thought just a simple general country store could be a must-see place to visit in New England. Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire is among the oldest store in the country and also one of the oldest surviving businesses of any kind. The Old Country Store and Museum off Whittier Highway in Moultonborough, NH is celebrating 228 years of being the “place to go” when you need something. What makes this general store so unique is the history behind it all. In 1777, General Jonathan Moulton sold the land to Samuel Burnam “with barnframe thereon”. It was sold again 2 years later then the store was publicized in the Hollands New Hampshire (printed in London, England) as the only building in town. Since that time, the Old Country Store and Museum hasn’t moved and has only blossomed. The list below is just a preview of what to expect at the store:

Candy
The Candle Room
John Deere Collectables
Coffee Mugs
Wrought Iron and Brass Hardware
Maple Syrup
Molasses
Cheese
Weathervanes
Maple Candy and Products
Bean Pots
Food Items
Cast Iron Cookware
Kitchen Gadgets
Old Fashioned Popcorn Poppers
Player Guitar
Burts Bee’s
Map Room
Moose Stuff
Mad Bomber Hats and Mitts
Stuff you wear
Less than 15 miles down the road westward, the Manor on Golden Pond is promoting the “Summer Sunshine” package which is a special value just for midweek travelers. On this getaway special you’ll receive a two-night escape with full country breakfast each morning and afternoon tea each day, and candlelit dinner for two in the acclaimed dining room. This affordable special midweek rate will run from June 1st through September 13th.
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