The Grafton Country Store resides in a comfortable and historic building on the Grafton Common. Built in 1806 by Jonathan Wheeler, Jr., it was originally known as the Green House for its then-distinctive color.

The structure has undergone numerous renovations as it changed hands over the years, including a coat of white paint and the addition of a remarkable French Mansard roof in 1865. It has housed general stores, pharmacies, insurance companies, assembly halls, delis, and unique gift stores. What ties together these wonderful businesses is the penny candy that has always been a favorite of local children (and adults) since the building’s inception.

Through the front doors to the Grafton Country Store you will find a marvel of early New England craftsmanship, with beautiful wood floors, exposed beams, and that timeless hodge-podge of nooks and crannies that makes colonial architecture so much fun to explore. While you’re visiting, make sure you check out the old wooden meat locker and the iron safe that has been left in place for want of someone strong enough to move it.