Visit F.H. Gillingham & Sons, the Ultimate Vermont General Store

In this segment, we get a nostalgic tour of the iconic F.H. Gillingham & Sons general store in Woodstock, Vermont, from owner Jireh Billings.

Jireh Billings, owner of F.H Gillingham & Sons

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It doesn’t get more classic New England than Woodstock, Vermont, and in this season one segment from “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 111), Richard is in Woodstock at the F.H. Gillingham & Sons general store. Current owner Jireh Billings, the great-grandson of its founder, shows us around and shares how the store has evolved and continues to take pride in its deep roots in the Woodstock community. As the ultimate Vermont general store, it’s no wonder its doors have stayed open for nearly 140 years.

About Weekends with Yankee

Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism DevelopmentMaine Office of TourismMassachusetts Office of Travel & TourismThe Barn YardAmerican Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.

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