There’s A West Virginia Shop Solely Dedicated To Historic Candy And You Have To Visit
Most people with a sweet tooth are familiar with modern candy – Snickers, Twix, Skittles, etc. But this little store in Harpers Ferry takes candy to a whole new level. They sell historic candy treats dating back to the 1500s and earlier. Only in this shop will you find a Heath bar just a few steps away from 19th century buttermints.
True Treats Historic Candy is owned by Susan Benjamin, a former journalist and college professor who now spends her time researching the history of sugars and sweets. She is a member of the Culinary Historians of Washington D.C. and the author of several books on the subject. She has given presentations for museums nationwide, including the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Her shop has also been featured in Food Network Magazine and many other publications.
The shop sells hundreds of different candies, including sorghum drops, Turkish delight, black jack sticks, NECCO wafers, sassafras root, salt water taffy, rock candy and pecan pralines, among many others. There is also a display with modern treats, such as Heath bars, Zagnut and Clark bars.
All the candies in the store come from the most authentic sources and many make certain candies specifically for True Treats.
True Treats Historic Candy is located at 144 High Street in Harpers Ferry. Their phone number is 304-461-4714.
For more information about True Treats, including their hours of operation and a history of candy, visit their website here.
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To learn more about West Virginia, check out these 8 candy shops that will make your sweet tooth explode.
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