On the Road with Contributing Editor Elizabeth Young: Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts Jeffersonville, IN

In the quaint downtown district of Jeffersonville, IN, one of my very
favorite antique shops can be found.  Sugar Maples Antiques &
Gifts is located just off the main street and offers a
delightful mix of antiques, collectibles, primitives and gifts.  The mini
antique mall opened in April 2006 and is owned by three friends. 
A total of ten dealers fill 2000 sq. feet, divided into 12 booths and 3 sets of
well lit showcases. 

The building is charming itself.  The original tin ceiling has been
preserved and the vault from the building's days as the Atlantic
& Pacific Tea Co now houses a booth appropriately coined "The Vault". 
Classical music plays softly in the background.  "We're small but you can
come in and relax, no one is in a rush, we cater to the customer in any way we
can and we offer a variety of items that are affordable," states owner Diana
Kircher.

 

Phone:  (812) 285-1616

 

Hours:  Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 – 5:00, Saturday
10:00 – 3:00, closed Sunday and Monday

 Special Events:  In the spring, Sugar Maples offers
an egg drawing for a percentage off purchases and the Easter Bunny comes to each
shop and passes out candy.  A Fall Festival is held in mid October and
the street in front of the shop is closed off.  There are additional
antique dealers, food booths and homemade baked goods provided by the Animal
Protection Association. 

Trick or Treat Downtown is held at the end of
October on a Saturday before Halloween.  Sugar Maples passes
out candy the entire day. The store also participates in the Jeffersonville
Christmas Walk which is held one evening in November from 6:00 –
9:00 PM.  Sugar Maples has an open house during this event, offering sales
and snacks.  Other events include participation in the Jeffersonville Wine
Walk and Art on Spring both held in July.