Glocester
Old Chepachet Village
Famous for its antiques and collectibles, Chepachet Village is also the first village in Rhode Island to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn of the rich history of the area while doing a walking tour of the many historic buildings and sites.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Brown and Hopkins Country Store
Dating back to 1809, the Brown and Hopkins Country Store is the nation’s oldest continuously operating general store. Today it specializes in home accessories and gifts, as well as maintaining items from days past, such as the old fashioned penny candy counter. Visitors can purchase New England gourmet specialties here as well.
Minimum Time Required: 30 minutes
Job Armstrong Store
By the 1830s Job Armstrong built up his business to be the largest of the 13 dry goods and grocery stores in Chepachet. Today, the store is home to the Glocester Heritage Society. Visitors can experience the area’s history through the Visitor Center, Living Museum, and more.
Minimum Time Required: 30 minutes
