Posted in New Hampshire October 31, 2017 by

This New Hampshire Country Store Will Transport You Back In Time

There’s something about the charm of an old-fashioned country store that seems universal. Even if you grew up long after these stores were mostly replaced by big-box chains, they somehow bring you right back to an era when the cashier knew everyone’s name and a trip to the store meant catching up on all the town gossip. Luckily, that charm is not all gone! Right here in New Hampshire we have a country store that might just be the oldest still in operation in the country.

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Moltonborough's Old Country Store has been a store since at least 1781 (records are spotty before that) and at various times also served as the site of town meetings, a post office, and a library.
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It's deservedly on the National Register of Historic Places, and a visit will bring you straight back in time.
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You'll find all sorts of treats stashed away in old-fashioned cabinets - the owners have done their best to maintain the air of history about the place.
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You'll love the candy counter, especially if you grew up in the era when these were much more widespread! They stock all your childhood favorites, and more.
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You'll find plenty of salty treats here too, from delicious aged cheddar to perfect barrel-cured pickles.
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The store is chock-full of these kinds of throwbacks, including an old-fashioned penny stamping machine.
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The holidays are a perfect time to visit. The store sets up a great Christmas display, and of course it's a perfect place to get those unique presents and fantastic stocking stuffers!
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You can find the Old Country Store at 1011 Whittier Hwy, Moultonboro, NH 03254.

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