The Dauphinais family welcomes you to the Grafton Country Store. Both Craig and Carol were born & raised in Grafton along with their four daughters who have all been an integral part of the stores success. Carol grew up four houses away from the store and raised her family on the other side of the historic common. As a family owned business, we want everyone who walks into the store to feel like they have arrived home. We take pride in the super friendly atmosphere and personal service as well as the wonderful selection of unique gifts and home decor. We are a local family business that supports local organizations. We try to source locally and from vendors who give back profits to those in need. We know you will love the vibe our shop has to offer as you browse for that special item, curated like no other shop in the area. We love helping people celebrate life’s special occasions. Come check us out for a special shopping experience!

Our location was first noted as a store in 1733-34 with Jeremiah Barstow operating a small business for the sale of goods.1806 started the construction of our current building. The store changed hands all throughout the 1800’s, but all provided goods for the local community.

In the 1900’s the most prominent of stores was Charlie Tebo’s Market and the Hilltop Spa which sold candy, soda, magazines and smokes. In the early 1980’s the block was purchased by Dick and Jean Anderson where they ran their insurance and real estate businesses.

The Grafton Country Store was founded by the Richard Mahassel and family in the early 1980’s and they owned it for 15 years. Since then, their have been several owners but it now currently owned by the Dauphinais Family.

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. It has housed general stores, pharmacies, insurance companies, 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.