O’Hurley’s General Store

Old General Stores with a true authentic feeling are slowly diapering in America, but O’Hurleys is keeping this feeling alive.
A very cool shop with all types of Knickknacks, Toys, Candy, Hardware etc. The one thing that separates this store from so many is the little blacksmith shop in the back making old fashion nails, and other cool house-​ware items. The store also offers some local gems such as raw honey, maple syrup and more. Overall a great place to stop while checking out Shepherdstown WV.

Beautiful old store and a step back in time. Always warm and inviting. There are folk music jam sessions open to the community every Thursday night. They are a must if you’re around town during the week.
Besides cute knick knacks there is also a really good selection of period appropriate hardware if you have an old home.

Delight on so many levels. Best place in town for trinkets, lore, music and more, not to mention the community support for musicians.

Love this place. What a fun store to explore and enjoy. I especially loved the «manager» aka Milo the big fluffy store cat. So many interesting and fun things in the store. Next time we’re in town, we’ll be back here for sure.

The Best Place to Shop for stuff
Merry Christmas O’Hurley’s! I’ll miss the annual Christmas session in the back of the store. Magical when it is snowing, or anytime. This is a great place to find something for everyone on your list and things you won’t find just about anywhere else or hadn’t thought of but turn out to be just perfect for that person hard to buy for. This is not a tourist trap by the way, but a community place, like many other places in town. Tourists (like me) are welcome but not required!

I have stopped here on a number of occasions. I love this store. It is so warm in the wintertime when you walk in because there is a wood burning stove. Right next to it is a large fluffy cat. This store has lots of unique items. The back room usually has some thing to drink and snacks. There was a large cast iron pot in the fireplace with a ladle to serve warm apple cider. It was delicious. The staff is nice.

The perfect shop for both tourists and locals to keep alive the family-​owned general store. The folks that run this shop truly care about the community and its culture. They’ve helped me find just the right hardware for my renovations, even down to giving me some washers from the owner’s private workshop he maintains in the back. They host community jam-​session sing-​alongs in their beautiful great hall.
Sure, some of the items are just for tourists, but much of the merchandise is a celebration of local culture. I bring all of my out-​of-​town friends to O’Hurley’s, and I try to buy something every time, just because I want to support this wonderful quaint store.
And for those who would be concerned about any offensive signs (see previous review), I believe the most offensive antique-​style sign now reads «Unattended Children will be given a free kitten and a shot of espresso». The owners are very worldly and culturally sensitive, and would want everyone to feel welcome in their store. In fact, for those who wish to spend their money in a socially conscious manner, ask the owners about their Fair Trade artisan products, while supporting a locally owned family business.

A cute little general store tucked away in a small town about an hour and a half outside of DC. The store has a wide variety of cool little knick knacks ranging from wooden chairs to old children’s toys, and even a selection of several jams and jellies! A great place to stop in if you’re visiting nearby Antietam or Harpers Ferry.

When I visited Shepherdstown, WV, I dropped by the visitors center and they recommended I stop by this business. I went in and it appeared to be a quaint little country store. I’ll admit, it was cluttered but somewhat charming. As I walked through the store, I saw the normal nick-​nacks and antique reproductions that you normally find in any souvenir shop that caters to tourists. Some items, like the Lodge cast iron pans that I’ve bought in Target for $ 10 were selling for nearly twice that price. Again, it was a typical tourist shop and it was stocked as I expected. That is, until I saw the sign on the wall. Up in front near the cashier, was a sign that read «Unattended Children will be Sold as Slaves.» Now, I’m not saying that I experienced any overt racism here, but a sign like that in a store in the south, is not very welcoming to minority customers. Certainly not any minority customers with children. Maybe they think that its cute or funny; but in reality it is not. It’s pretty stupid and I immediately decided that I would not be spending my tourist money here. Maybe others have done the same but they’ll never know as long as that sign is up.

Another sweet night… while singing WV a train went by and blew it’s whistle…
Not really sure why there would be empty seats?

Get here before one of the last great American general stores is gone!
Great place with friendly people.
If you’re around on Thursday night, be sure not to miss the open jam in the back room.
«Going Down to Shepherdstown» is sure to be the next big hit to come out of this local treasure.

Lots of unique items. Collectors may find things like old signs. You can get some hardware that would be used in «century old» type homes. I also think their furniture, which is vintage country, is reasonably priced.
We are planning to build on our lot nearby in WVa in the next year or so, and will be returning here to pick up some items to decorate our home.