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Specialties
A unique shopping experience… an eclectic mix… artisan & sterling silver jewelry, Alex and Ani, artful comfy clothing, Vera Bradley, Crabtree & Evelyn, Willow Tree, Yankee Candle, Woodstock Chimes, garden adornments, handmade pottery, educational toys, greeting cards…
History
Established in 1967.
Kathy and Robin Chesmer opened The Hoot November 10, 1967 in a small store on Main Street in Willimantic, Connecticut. Kathy and Robin saw the need in their hometown for a gift store that was a little different with a diverse selection of trendy merchandise. The venture was a success! Over the past 40 years, The Hoot has relocated 7 times – 3 different locations on Main Street and 3 locations in a mall… and recently into a new convenient setting with The Hoot’s own store front at 86 Storrs Road in Willimantic, Connecticut. With each move, The Hoot has gotten «bigger and better” – improving upon our eclectic mix of merchandise and our unique shopping experience, but always staying within the Willimantic community for our «favorite» customers.