Wallace's Trading Post
Wallace's Trading Post
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Wallace’s Trading Post is a local fourth generation family business. We specialize in carrying homemade fudge, Peace Frogs, Simply Southern, souvenirs, gifts and more! We are also home to Williamsburg Knifeworks.
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Linda L
35 contributions
May 2022
Perfect place for souvenirs, plenty for all ages. Wide assortment of typical items but also tons of tees and sweatshirts as well as biker and service outterwear. Well worth the time to browse. Staff was very nice
Written May 29, 2022
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Dan L
Fort Myers, FL12 contributions
The store at 1851 Richmond road was fun. I do not like to shop or have patience in crowded areas. We went in this store specifically for fudge and ended up wandering around for half an hour or more. The displays are not crowded and there was plenty of room to move around. I actually spent time just browsing which I never do. We went to a similar general store down the road a bit and I couldn't wait to get out of that one.
Written October 7, 2014
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Nana5310
Cambridge, MD32 contributions
Jun 2016
Stopped here right before heading back home from our vacation. First the good. They have a great selection of fire and ems merchandise. My husband collects shotglasses and there were many to choose from. They also carry the Peace Frog merchandise. It would have been a nice place to shop except for the actions of one of the staff. We originally stopped here to find something to take home to our grandchildren. It was difficult to decide on gifts for the 2 older boys. We spent quite a bit of time looking, walked away and then came back to the area where we were originally looking. As we shopped one of the staff was continually mumbling about her area and how it was always the one getting missed up. I was getting more and more angry. We were not tearing through things we were very careful as we both have spent many years in retail. This lady just wanted to have something to complain about and make sure we heard it. Between the 2 of use we spent over $100. Just think what kind of sale they would have had their staff had been polite and helpful instead of grumbling and being just plain nasty towards customers.
Written June 20, 2016
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Mark Edward Tho... P
Williamsburg, VA24 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
Wallace's Trading Post is part of five stores and a family run business for over 100 years. When you first walk through the door, you're greeted warmly by the highly professional staff who give you a brief rundown of what they have to offer. The store is subdivided into sections where each area has its own specialty items; Native American, Western, Sports (NFL & MBL), Guns & Knives, Family Apparel, Minnetonka shoes, Women's haberdashery, Gifts, and fine Jewelry. Two main areas are the Fudge Factory where the fudge maker creates award winning assorted/seasonal flavors and some never even found in the nation. The second being an exclusive clothing line made in nearby Gloucester called Peace Frogs. Prices are reasonable for the keen shopper in mind who know quality when they see it. Also, the Summer season hosts the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum who play two nights a week. Definitely, a great place to shop and meet the locals.
Written September 10, 2014
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Jane D
Virginia Beach, VA89 contributions
Nov 2019
The grandson's love this store. Such a selection of items for Grandma, a 17 year old as well as the five year old. Plenty of items from which to choose and oh, by the way....the fudge is super!! My one grandson collects knives and each time we visit, he gets a new knife. I usually end up with my bamboo wind chimes and the youngest one wants one of everything!
Written November 13, 2019
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Jenir76
Roanoke Rapids, NC24 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
I love these little stores! Such great assortment of stuff to look at! Great decor with the Volkswagen in the back! Cant wait to come back!
Written November 7, 2019
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Lindsey N
Cookeville, TN198 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Fudge was amazing and so were the roasted nuts. Staff was friendly and helpful. They had a variety of gifts and souvenirs
Written May 31, 2019
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Nicole R
West Brentwood, NY42 contributions
Aug 2017 • Business
I did not feel comfortable in this shop. The male employee followed my kids around the shop asking them to put things back. We were just stopping here before we went home to pick up some last minute gifts.
To make matters worse, they had a whole section for confederate flags. Something I really did NOT want to expose my kids to.
To make matters worse, they had a whole section for confederate flags. Something I really did NOT want to expose my kids to.
Written August 28, 2017
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GinaJenk
Canton, GA15 contributions
Jul 2017
This was a place that interested my entire family of all ages. It had something for everyone. The fudge is wonderful, the staff is excellent, and they have great souvenirs. My family cant wait to visit Williamsburg again and visit this place.
Written July 16, 2017
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Eaginse
Washington DC, DC39 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Cross between a western trading post tourist store and southern keepsakes. Redneck, Native American, sports, guns, southern pride, shirts, mugs, trinkets, decor, souvenirs and more. Ice cream and fudge shop in the back (with free samples!!), Peace frog store inside.
While there are better stores for Williamsburg souvenirs - this is a fun place to explore and find gifts and fun ephemera
While there are better stores for Williamsburg souvenirs - this is a fun place to explore and find gifts and fun ephemera
Written July 8, 2017
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9am-11pm and I think they are open 7 days a week.
Written September 10, 2018
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