Antique Village: Celebrates 55 Years

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Antique Village in Hanover County opened Thanksgiving Day 1971. It was the inspiration of the late W. N. “”Billy” Fulwider. Patterned after the antique malls in Pennsylvania, Antique Village was the first multi-dealer antiques and collectibles mall in Central Virginia.

More than five decades later, it continues to lead the way under the leadership of Joe Lipscombe and John Whiting. Joe is known as the premier collector/dealer in Sauer’s advertising and memorabilia.  John is recognized for his vast array of paper memorabilia from the 19th and 20th centuries.

On October 24 and 25 Antique Village will celebrate its 55th anniversary.

On Saturday. October 24, the celebration runs from 8 am until 6pm, and features an outdoor market of 20 visiting dealers, along with a customer appreciation brunch, including pancakes, apples, sausage, and coffee. There will also be contests, sales, door prizes and other activities. And you’ll be able to meet Richmond artist Frank Heller from 11am till 1pm.

Consistently praised by travelers and locals as a mall with “true antiques and collectibles”, the Village and its multitude of dealers are going all out for its anniversary weekend. The amazing variety of merchandise inside the mall will be enhanced by 20 visiting vendors on Saturday only.

Antique Village

10203 Chamberlayne Road

Mechanicsville, VA 23116

(804) 746-8914