By
Vicki Stout
Leipers Fork, 10 minutes from Franklin, is an eclectic rural village without a traffic light…not even a stop sign. The historic village which boasts a French boutique, destination art gallery, antique shops and a trio of eateries will, as of Oct. 3, boast the finest rare and antique bookstore in the Southeast.
Yeoman’s in the Fork officially opens its doors at 11 a.m., and what great doors they are. They’re the entry into an historic home which has been outfitted with incredibly handsome handcrafted cherry shelves, cabinets and display cases which will house books and documents dating back to the founding of our nation.
The treasure-trove of books includes signed volumes by John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemmingway and other great American novelists. Framed documents in the handwriting, or with the signature of EVERY American President, with the exception of Present Obama, are available for purchase. You’ll thrill to see handwritten documents granting land, ambassadorships to foreign countries---even the founding of the first veterans’ group.
You don’t have to be a collector to savor seeing these fantastic pieces of history and great literature. In addition to the rare pieces are volumes which sell for as little as $40; there are also antique children’s books, even DVD’s relating to literature and history that sell at $20 or so.
This place is extraordinary….from the signed and numbered bronze in the front lawn of Benjamin Franklin to the volumes and documents within. Yeoman’s in the Fork alone is worth a visit to the Franklin area, not just on opening day, but for the future. The shop will be open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Sundays – during which it will be open from noon to 5 p.m.
Contact: Mike Cotter, Director of Operations
Company: Yeoman's in the Fork
Phone: 615-983-6460
Website:
www.yeomansinthefork.com
Email: info@yeomansinthefork.com