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Popular Gift Store To Close After 48 Years In Georgetown

Appalachian Spring will close later this year, according to reports.

GEORGETOWN, DC — The unique, handcrafted gift store Appalachian Spring announced it's closing after over 48 years in Georgetown, according to reports.

The Georgetown Metropolitan reports that the owners chose not to renew the lease, which ends in June, and a sign on the store announces the availability of the building for lease.

Appalachian Spring began in Georgetown in 1968. The store is known for it's unusual collection and wide variety of gifts, selling everything from colorful jewelry to glass frogs, kaleidoscopes and kitchen accessories.

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Many customers rely on Appalachian Spring for wedding and Christmas gifts.

The other three locations will remain open in: East Hall in DC; Congressional Plaza in Rockville, MD and Reston Town Center in Reston, VA.

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Stop in before they close: the Georgetown store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12-6 p.m. Sunday at 1415 Wisconsin Ave NW.

Hat tip to The Georgetown Metropolitan.

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