New Hampshire’s Oldest Candy Shoppe, Granite State Candy, Has Been Around Since 1927 And It’s Not Hard To See Why
There’s a lot of history here in New Hampshire. But, before you stop reading and go to the next thing that might take your attention let’s remember that not all history is dull! Today’s history lesson comes to us in the form of candy and it couldn’t be any sweeter. This shop is the oldest in the state and that means they’ve perfected the art of the sugar high!
The Granite State Candy Shoppe in Concord has been a part of the community since 1927. But the story begins long before that.
In 1909 Peter Bart came to in Lawrence, Massachusetts from the Greek Island of Lesvos. He began working as a candy maker to learn the trade and eventually made his way to Concord where he eventually opened this wonderful store.
Granite State Candy in Concord is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. You can learn more about them through their website or visit them on Facebook. You can also give them a call on 603-225-2591.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
