The history in New Hampshire is fascinating. Whether it’s looking through old photos that show what life was like before we arrived or simply hearing stories passed down by family members at the dinner table, hearing about the world before we knew it always sheds light on how we live today. While any state history will hold our attention, it’s places like the one we’re focused on today that we love best!
Calef’s Country Store in 1869 when Mary Chesley Calef mortgaged her farm and started the store in the front rooms of her home. From then through the 1990s the store grew and was always run by a member of the Calef family.
Calefs Country Store / Facebook
That means that five generations of the family have run things and even though there are different owners today, the offerings are very-much the same.
management / TripAdvisor
You’ll find that at least 90% of the products here are made by local New England companies. And many are made right here in New Hampshire.
management / TripAdvisor
The Calef store itself even offers a line of products, including their famous molasses.
management / TripAdvisor
They offer great homemade food and leverage the Barrington Community Garden’s fresh grown products in their deli sandwiches.
Calefs Country Store / Facebook
Just like in the old days, they even have a penny candy section called “Candyland.”
management / TripAdvisor
At first glance this might seem like a child’s dream come true, but it’s mostly adults we see over here filling up their bags to take home!
management / TripAdvisor
They also carry a wide variety of gifts and things you need on a daily basis, making this a must-visit for those who live here and others who are just passing through.
Calefs Country Store / Facebook
Calef’s Country Store is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They offer a wide variety of gifts and treats and you can learn more about what they offer by checking out their website. You can also follow them on Facebook. They can be reached on 800-462-2118.
Calefs Country Store / Facebook
management / TripAdvisor
For more tales about the state’s past we’ve got a few fun suggestions for others places to visit. These 4 living history museums in New Hampshire will take you back in time!
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
Address: Calef’s Country Store, 606 Franklin Pierce Hwy, Barrington, NH 03825, USA
