Search Log in or Create account Cart F. H. Gillingham and Sons Home Catalog Blog About Us Our History Spring Summer Autumn Winter Products HISTORY F.H. Gillingham & Sons One of the Oldest Same Family-Run General Stores The size and shape of Woodstock, Vermont, was quite different in 1886 when Frank Henry Gillingham opened his store that stood in the heart of this small New England town. Reverently, the community has preserved the physical buildings and the spiritual essence of an earlier day. Located in the village center is F.H. Gillingham & Sons General Store. The faces of the townsfolk may have changed and the store's inventory may have evolved, but the family running the store has remained the same. Today's owners are descendants of both F.H. Gillingham and Franklin Billings. Frank and Jireh Billings proudly carry on the family tradition that their great-grandfather started over 130 years ago. They still back everything they sell with his ironclad guarantee: "Your money's worth or your money back." Frank Henry Gillingham (F.H.) & Dutch in Plymouth, VT 1910 Employee Picture Front row, left to right: Frank St. Cyr, Harold Washburn Back row, left to right: Mr. Murdock, Clarence Prior, George Haynes, Clarence Coffin The Otis Elevator The nail bins built in the store in 1886 1907 delivery of molasses into the cellar Mr. St. Cyr, 1915 Fishing on Elm Street Delivery Wagon NCR Cash Register purchased on September 5, 1894 Hatch Store which became Gillingham Store Latest News F.H. Gillingham & Sons: A Lens for the Evolution of Advertising A shift of the word “scroll” from noun to verb, from reed brushed ink on papyrus to sponsored posts on Instagram. Though media form and format evolved over time, the concept... Quick Links Search About Us Our History Weather Woodstock Catalog All Products Highland Sugarworks Maple Syrup Our Best Sweets Vermont Cheese Clothing Our Best Gift Selections Specialty Products Follow Us Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram Contact Us F. H. Gillingham & Sons, 16 Elm Street Woodstock, Vermont 05091 fhgillingham@comcast.net 800-344-6668 Newsletter Sign up for the latest news, offers and styles Copyright © 2021, F. H. Gillingham and Sons.