Riverton CT Merchants Association

Where water meets the woods…

About Riverton

Nestled along the Farmington River, the town of Barkhamsted, and the village of Riverton within has something to offer everyone. History, nature and outdoor activities abound. Riverton appears today just as it must have 100 years ago with its colonial houses, general store, churches, inns, and trees lining the streets. The landmark factory, Hitchcock Chair Company Store, began manufacturing chairs here in 1826. By 1928, the elaborately stenciled chairs and cabinets made in Hitchcocksville, now called Riverton, became famous throughout America. Stroll through our little village by the river with its collection of shops, restaurants, and places to stay…

Events & News

Learn about upcoming events and news in Riverton!

Christmas in Riverton

Christmas in Riverton 2019

Join the Riverton Merchants and Vendors for an Old-fashioned Christmas Celebration! December 6-8, 2019. View or download the Itinerary of Events and Town Map for the Christmas weekend. […]

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109th Annual Riverton Fair

110th Annual Riverton Fair

The 110th Annual Riverton Fair takes place Oct 11-13, 2019 at the Riverton Fairgrounds featuring exhibits, animals, vendors, food, rides, music, and more. […]

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Featured Merchants

Riverton General Store - Fall

Riverton General Store

Shopping & Dining

“Where the past and the present meet”  Offering Green Mountain Coffee, Breakfast sandwiches – Bagels – Pastries –  Serving Boar’s Head Cold Cuts made to order sandwiches & meat platters. Homemade Soups, Salads & Chili

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Old Riverton Inn

Old Riverton Inn

Accommodations & Dining

Under new ownership. Now serving hot breakfast to all guests.

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All Riverton Merchants

Riverton General Store

“Where the past and the present meet”  Offering Green Mountain Coffee, Breakfast sandwiches – Bagels – Pastries –  Serving Boar’s Head Cold Cuts made to order sandwiches & meat platters. Homemade Soups, Salads & Chili.
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Riverton Self Storage

Riverton Self Storage is a state-of-the-art facility offering inside access to quality climate controlled, and humidity controlled, storage units from 5×5 to 13×30 feet. These units fit your household, residential, seasonal, commercial and business storage needs, all at affordable prices.
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Elyse Harney Real Estate

Serving Litchfield County and beyond for over 30 years, this family-owned business exemplifies their motto “A Tradition of Trust”. Specializing in fine homes, farms, and land, we are proud of the experience, local knowledge, and attention to detail that we bring to every client we represent. With the Riverton Office, located in the Old Riverton Inn, we are able to extend our service into all of the communities in eastern Litchfield County, Hartland, and the Farmington Valley. Have a real estate need or question? Please consider Elyse Harney Real Estate.
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Old Riverton Inn

Comfortable overnight accommodations with private bath, wifi, cable television a continental breakfast buffet in a historic atmosphere. Originally a stagecoach stop on the Hartford to Albany route.
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GET IN TOUCH WITH US

To get in touch with us please fill out the form to send us an email regarding any questions or feedback about Riverton and the Merchants. Or call the Riverton General Store (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm EST) at (860) 379-0811. We will be sure to respond to any email requests within 24 hours. Thank you!