Brown & Hopkins Country Store, established in 1809, is the oldest continuously running general store in America. It has earned a reputation as a shopper and historian’s dream, offering two floors of country, farmhouse, primitive, and traditional decor and gifts. The store features a "wall of wax" with quality candles, along with a bath and body section that includes handmade soaps, bath bombs, and goats’ milk lotions. Customers can find a wide variety of home decor items such as curtains, quilts, framed prints, faux florals, and seasonal decorations. The shop also carries gourmet food from Stonewall Kitchen, penny candy, toys, jewelry, and more, making it an ideal place for gift shopping. The store has received recognition for its excellence, being voted Best Gift Store in Blackstone Valley and Best Home Decor Store in Rhode Island multiple years in a row from 2020 to 2024. Recent updates and new merchandise have kept the store fresh and inviting, with a welcoming atmosphere that reflects its long-standing tradition. The new owner, who recently took over, has been praised for handling the transition smoothly, maintaining the store’s charm, and listening to customer hopes for its future. Notable improvements include opening the main floor to better accommodate mobility concerns and expanding the children's area upstairs. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, the seasonal displays, and the variety of products that make Brown & Hopkins a treasured shopping destination near home.
A wonderful browsing experience. There is so much to look at and experience for the beautifully appointed country store. It like walking back to a simpler time and place with smiling staff and calming fragrances. You'll love it!
August 2024
I absolutely adore Brown & Hopkins. I've been going for decades! There is a new owner and it looks like she is doing a wonderful job of keeping the same feeling here.
August 2024
I love shopping Brown & Hopkins in-store and on-line! They have the best seasonal decor and every day gifts! This place is a treasure.
