The Old Country Store

Specialties

Since 1978, The Old Country Store, located in the heart of the village of Intercourse, PA, has provided its customers with a wide assortment of fine wares. Today, The Old Country Store, with its selection of more than 6,000 bolts of fabric, gorgeous locally-​made quilts and crafts, array of books and notions, and irresistible collection of locally preserved foods, remains a destination for visitors and locals alike.

The grand three-​story brick building was built by the Eaby family in 1833 to provide local customers with clothing, housewares, appliances, and fabric. Today, locals, including many Amish and Mennonite craftspersons, and visitors choose their fabric from the extensive selection in the fabric rooms.

History

Established in 1984.

The Old Country Store is the oldest store in the village of Intercourse, built in 1833 by Jacob Wenger. One year later, Moses Eaby took over the store, and eventually his son Jason joined him in the business. A fire in the fall of 1881 destroyed the store, but it was quickly rebuilt, this time in brick. In 1913 Jason died, and his wife, Amanda Zook Eaby, took over the store.

Amanda passed the store responsibilities on to Ralph S. Worst in 1926 and eventually sold the business to him in 1931.

Through the years, the store has had a variety of occupants, including an antique business and a quilt shop. In 1984, the property was acquired by Merle and Phyllis Good and their partners. They have overseen The Old Country Store since then, offering fabric, locally created crafts and quilts, quilting supplies, and food. The second floor of the Store features the nationally-​acclaimed Old Country Store Quilt Museum and The Museum Shoppe.