The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery
91 Cowls Road, North Amherst, MA 01002, United States (US)
Hello Neighbor!
The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery are nostalgic and modern, full of a whole lot of stuff you’ll want… and stuff you’ll actually need.
Located in the ever-growing Mill District of North Amherst, The General Store & Local Art Gallery are the latest in a long line of family businesses dating back to 1741. They sit on a patch of land known for generations as the Cowls Home Farm. For over 275 years, the farm was a site for creativity and regeneration, providing the community with agricultural products, dairy cows, and trolley lines to one of the nation’s first electric sawmills. This store was inspired by the 7th generation owner Walter Cowls Jones, stocking items he would say are “handier than a pocket in a pair of under drawers!”
Every online and in-person visit is truly an experience. When you walk inside to shop or pick up an online order, you’ll be greeted by friendly staff and a huge candy-by-the-pound counter. Walking around the store, you’ll see an eclectic array of household items, art supplies, pet supplies, toys and games, beauty products, seasonal clothing, and more! They stock a mix of nostalgic and modern products, and a growing collection of beautiful and one of a kind, locally sourced items.
Past the main counter, the store flows seamlessly into The Local Art Gallery, featuring the pottery, paintings, and jewelry of over 30 local artists. The Art Gallery also hosts pop-up classes, events, and conversations led by the artists. The Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery is THE creative hub of the North Amherst community.
