When you step into the Sherman Old Store, you are stepping into history. This quintessential New England little shop is steeped in old charm, yet replete with the most up-to-date delightful Sherman memorabilia and general gift-type merchandise.
Part of the Old Store in Sherman indeed feels more like a museum than a store: the shelving and some items date back to the nineteenth century, when Sherman was an agricultural town in the foothills of the Berkshires in Connecticut. Now it is snuggled against Candlewood Lake, but that body of water did not come into existence until the early 1920’s. Candlewood Lake is Connecticut’s largest lake, it is man-made.
Some of the display cases at the Old Store in Sherman are authentic ice boxes of yesteryear. Mommy, what’s an ice box?, your curious young children might ask. It’s what grandma or great grandma used before they had refrigerators to keep your food fresh. Vintage stoves showcase fun and kitchen wares of all sorts. What a fun way to enjoy history!
Great gift items for all ages are in abundance and are creatively arranged. They range from decorative and whimsical to practical and utilitarian.
The Old Store in Sherman is an oasis of simple pleasures. Located on a charming New England street of older, characteristic homes with porches, window boxes, picket fences, lots of flowers and trees. All good - peaceful and tranquil.
The Old Store in Sherman is run entirely by cheerful volunteers, who are part of Sherman's Historical Society. You will be graciously received and helped.
When visiting Sherman, don’t miss the Old Store - it’s central, easy to find and rewarding. Driving through the rest of Sherman is similarly satisfying and pleasing. You’ll see working farms, gorgeous vistas and fields, shady woods, glistening lakes and some good eateries.
Call Olga if you’d like to learn more about Sherman or if you’re interested in buying or renting in this charming New England town so close to New York City.
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