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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W8LT3R
Howell, NJ2,065 contributions
Aug 2022
After a great morning breakfast at Not Just Another Pancake house on Richmond Rd we decided to browse the Wallace Trading Company next door. From the outside Wallace Trading Company looked like a fun quirky place for kids and adults alike.
As we approached, we saw signs advertising “Fresh Fudge” with a psychedelic painted VW bus parked off road at its entrance. We could not miss the top of the building ringed with store merchandise labels – candy, toys, T shirts, hats, gifts, peanuts and Virginia foods. As we entered the store, we passed a life size bear and wagon wheel backed benches on its front porch.
Once inside we saw that this really is a mock Trading Post complete with mock Indian head dress, Civil war Union hats, sabers, flint lock rifles, animal pelts, spears, raccoon caps and various type of shields. There was more modern touristy stuff such as T shirts and leisure ware from “Simply Southern”, “Peace Frog” and “Rescue Dogs”.
On the quirky side there was a life size Indian statue inside the store. There was a colorful psychedelic, painted VW beetle with a “Peace Frog” character behind the steering wheel and a second character sitting on a bench next to it.
This was a fun shop to browse through as I looked for Williamsburg T shirts for myself and my grandkids. We were in Williamsburg on a couples’ trip that day but if my adult kids or grandkids were here, I would bring them here for the photo opportunities – maybe sitting next to the Peace Frog or the life size bear – in addition to doing some souvenir shopping.
As we approached, we saw signs advertising “Fresh Fudge” with a psychedelic painted VW bus parked off road at its entrance. We could not miss the top of the building ringed with store merchandise labels – candy, toys, T shirts, hats, gifts, peanuts and Virginia foods. As we entered the store, we passed a life size bear and wagon wheel backed benches on its front porch.
Once inside we saw that this really is a mock Trading Post complete with mock Indian head dress, Civil war Union hats, sabers, flint lock rifles, animal pelts, spears, raccoon caps and various type of shields. There was more modern touristy stuff such as T shirts and leisure ware from “Simply Southern”, “Peace Frog” and “Rescue Dogs”.
On the quirky side there was a life size Indian statue inside the store. There was a colorful psychedelic, painted VW beetle with a “Peace Frog” character behind the steering wheel and a second character sitting on a bench next to it.
This was a fun shop to browse through as I looked for Williamsburg T shirts for myself and my grandkids. We were in Williamsburg on a couples’ trip that day but if my adult kids or grandkids were here, I would bring them here for the photo opportunities – maybe sitting next to the Peace Frog or the life size bear – in addition to doing some souvenir shopping.
Written September 27, 2022
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Renate P
Saint Joseph, MI193 contributions
Jun 2021
Wallace's Trading Post was advertised and had coupons in the GO Williamsburg travel book. The store had souvenirs for every taste - t-shirts, hats, trinkets and more. There were sale items, 2 for 1 pricing, and my favorite fun t-shirts where proceeds supported a local pet shelter puppie love. The sales clerk was friendly and honored our coupon, plus explained that with our receipt we can get a free ice cream at the general store. Nice that after an unprecedented year merchants are working together.
Written June 19, 2021
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Mark G
Catonsville, MD2,913 contributions
Aug 2020
Looking for fudge, I found watermelon fudge for the 1st time and loved it. Wallace's Trading Post is "tourist city" but in a good way with all the expected items, including a large section of western gear, Minnetonka shoes, and of course colonial themed items of all types. A nice place to stop and look around for a few minutes.
Written August 26, 2020
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Linda L
29 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, VA91 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, NC14 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, TN196 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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Do they have the Gerber cutlery sumo
Linda L
29 contributions
sorry not sure. They had a wide assortment of all sorts of things
smiles0039
new york8 contributions
What are the hours?
Rebecca M
Yorktown, VA33 contributions
9am-11pm and I think they are open 7 days a week.
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