The Town Trader

The Town Trader, located in a 1690's trading post, is the oldest structure in historic Chepachet, a village in the town of Glocester. The building features hand-hewn beams and a flue-less Beehive brick fireplace that is in the center of the oldest part of the building. Also known as the Lydia Slocum House, it was the birthplace of Rhode Island Attorney General Ziba Slocum, and was the home of Charles Carlton, a Spanish-American War veteran. This 3300 square foot shop with twenty-two booths house antique furniture and period-inspired home furnishings, but it is worth walking through the store yourself to see what you can find. The narrow aisles packed with interesting goods add to the charm. Visit the store to view this historic building and the many antique treasures housed there! And make sure to stroll the sidewalks along historic Putnam Pike to visit the many other quaint shops and restaurants.