FLEA BY THE SEA: Charlestown's Flea Market Features The Nautical

"The sea, once it casts its' spell, holds one in its' net of wonder, forever." ~ Jacques Yves Cousteau

FLEA BY THE SEA: THE GENERAL STANTON INN FLEA MARKET IS NATURALLY TREASURED FOR ITS' NAUTICAL ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

Situated in the seaside town of Charlestown, in the Ocean State of Rhode Island, The General Stanton Inn Flea Market, has long been treasured for its' nautical antiques. The Outdoor, Sunday, General Stanton Inn Flea Market, features antiques, crafts, collectibles--and this week, cupcakes.

Sharing the same zip code as three of Rhode Island's world-class beaches, this week's nautical "catch" of antiques at The General Stanton Inn Flea Market, includes: an all-brass, anchor-shaped vintage inclinometer in a custom-made wooden display case, a 19th century ship's octant (yes, that's one degree up from a sextant!); an almost two-foot-tall nautical lamp with ribbed red glass; a ship's compass created by the Lionel Company (yes, of the toot-toot toy model trains), which went "off-line" in the 1940s to create critically-needed items for the World War Two effort; vintage fishing reels and lures; a big barge light; a selection of ships' models, such as the L.A. Dunton; a 3-foot tall binnacle, that would have been on a 78 or 80-foot sailboat back in the 1920s or '30s; what one nautical vendor refers to as a "boat-load" of marine hardware: pulleys, cleats, etc.; AND a 4-foot canoe carved from a single piece of wood.

All of these items are for sail...er, sale, at the booths of this sea-breezed, tree-shaded Flea Market on Sunday, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.. The Flea Market is held on the grounds of the historic General Stanton Inn (est 1667), until the 2020 Season ends Columbus Day Weekend.\

Charlestown's own Cupcakory will be setting up its' cupcake-mobile at The General Stanton Inn Flea Market this Sunday. Almond Joy, Raspberry-Lemon, Chocolate and Vanilla cupcakes will be on their menu at the Flea this Sunday. You can visit this sweet business at: https://m.facebook.com/thecupcakorycharlestown/

"Fry Guys" food truck will also be on site, selling fresh-cut french fries, breakfast sandwiches, burgers and other lunch items.

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ADMISSION TO GENERAL STANTON INN FLEA MARKET IS FREE.

Sundays 8 a.m.-3 p.m.(early birds are always welcome.)

4115 Old Post Rd., Charlestown RI 02813 401 364 1188

http://www.facebook.com/generalstantoninnfleamarket

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The General Stanton Inn Flea Market is celebrating its' 55th Anniversary this Season.

(It's the oldest, continually-running Flea Market in Rhode Island!)

For the protection of both visitors and vendors at The General Stanton Inn Flea Market, face masks are required to be worn by all. Social Distancing adds additional protection throughout the Flea Market.

In celebration of its' 55th Anniversary, The General Stanton Flea Market is on a quest this year, for 55 additional new antiques, crafts, collectibles and Farmers' Market vendors...They'll be sharing the grounds of the historic General Stanton Inn (est. 1667), with the cherished cache of long-time Charlestown Flea Market vendors, that customers have come to love...and look for!

New vendors at the General Stanton Inn Flea Market this Season, can call to make advance space reservations, or simply show up by 7 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays to set up. 10' x 20' spaces are available for $25.-$35., depending on location (tarped and non-tarped spaces are available.) Vendors may also bring their own pop-up tents and are required to bring their own table/s and chairs. All items being sold must be clean and clearly priced.

Vendors can rent booths for just one day, or the entire season of Sundays... This Flea Market sails straight through to Columbus Day Weekend

Non-profit organizations are invited, as in past years, to set up information and fundraising sales booths, at no cost, through the end of The General Stanton Inn Flea Market's Season. There is no limit on the number of times that any particular non-profit can set at the Flea Market.

Overnight accommodations are available at the historic General Stanton Inn, through

Columbus Day