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F.H. Gillingham & Sons

Woodstock, VT

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F.H. Gillingham & Sons has been welcoming shoppers on Woodstock’s main street since 1886. 📸 F.H. Gillingham & Sons

Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground
• Address: 16 Elm St, Woodstock, VT 05091
• State: Vermont
• Website: gillinghams.com

Overview
Established in 1886, F.H. Gillingham & Sons is Vermont’s oldest general store. Shelves are lined with maple syrup, hand-knit mittens, local cheese, and small-town charm.

Why It’s Worth a Stop
It’s part museum, part mercantile — the kind of place that still smells like wood floors and peppermint. Perfect for stocking up on gifts or snacks for the road.

What to Know Before You Go

  • Open daily.
  • Free tastings of local jams and cheeses.
  • The store can feel busy during peak leaf season and holidays; weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit.

Fun Fact
The store has stayed in the Gillingham family for five generations.