The Wise Mule

Always open Thursdays 1-6; check social media for pop-up hours & events!
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The Wise Mule is a free store in Old Fort, NC that operates out of a renovated school bus and offers clean and curated clothing, accessories, art, home goods, gifts - all for free.

06/17/2026

!!BAGS NEEDED!! If you have any nice paper bags sitting around because you feel too guilty throwing them away, please bring them by the bus when I'm open! No plastic, please. I can take shopping bags from boutique stores, Trader Joe's style bags, and reusable totes.

We are also low on clothes for bigger kids (elementary and middle school aged - I have lots of baby and toddler clothes). Let me know if you have any to donate or fill out the donation form at thewisemulenc.com.

The Wise Mule (a free store) is open tomorrow, Thursday 6/18, from 1-6 PM! The free boutique is located at 161 Commerce St, Old Fort NC, right across from Euda Wine. The Wise Mule is a free store in Old Fort, NC that operates out of a renovated 1990 school bus and offers clean and curated clothing (all ages/sizes, including kids), accessories, art, home goods, gifts, toys, and more with no pressure to pay, ever.

The Wise Mule is proud to be sponsored by Camp Grier and Community Land Trust of WNC . If you have donations for the free store or are interested in volunteering with the project, please visit thewisemulenc.com for more information.

06/11/2026

The Wise Mule (a free store) is open tomorrow, Thursday 6/11, from 1-6 PM! The free boutique is located at 161 Commerce St, Old Fort NC, right across from Euda Wine. The Wise Mule is a free store in Old Fort, NC that operates out of a renovated 1990 school bus and offers clean and curated clothing (all ages/sizes, including kids), accessories, art, home goods, gifts, toys, and more with no pressure to pay, ever.

The Wise Mule is proud to be sponsored by Camp Grier and Community Land Trust of WNC . If you have donations for the free store or are interested in volunteering with the project, please visit thewisemulenc.com for more information.

06/03/2026

The Wise Mule (a free store) is open tomorrow, Thursday 6/4, from 1-6 PM! ***It's a special day at the free store, where we will be featuring a limited selection of free camping, hiking, biking, and other outdoor gear as part of Old Fort's Trails and Trains Festival! Make sure to stick around to hear John Kelly's keynote speech afterwards at 6 PM, and then trivia night at 7:15, all at Euda Wine!

If you've got good quality outdoor gear that you don't use, bring it to the free store tomorrow to donate or swap out!!

The free boutique is located at 161 Commerce St, Old Fort NC, right across from Euda Wine. The Wise Mule is a free store in Old Fort, NC that operates out of a renovated 1990 school bus and offers clean and curated clothing (all ages/sizes, including kids), accessories, art, home goods, gifts, toys, and more with no pressure to pay, ever.

The Wise Mule is proud to be sponsored by Camp Grier and Community Land Trust of WNC . If you have donations for the free store or are interested in volunteering with the project, please visit thewisemulenc.com for more information.

05/27/2026

The Wise Mule (a free store) is open tomorrow, Thursday 5/28, from 1-6 PM! The free boutique is located at 161 Commerce St, Old Fort NC, right across from Euda Wine. The Wise Mule is a free store in Old Fort, NC that operates out of a renovated 1990 school bus and offers clean and curated clothing (all ages/sizes, including kids), accessories, art, home goods, gifts, toys, and more with no pressure to pay, ever.

CALL FOR DONATIONS! The Wise Mule is seeking donations of clean and new/gently used ***trail gear and clothing*** (think hiking shoes/boots, poles, backpacks, camping gear, and clothing) to help folks get suited up for hiking or biking while exploring our great local trails. Items donated will be available at the Wise Mule at a special event during Old Fort’s Trails and Trains Festival in early June. Please contact The Wise Mule directly about donations for this event by emailing [email protected] or texting (828) 527-6387.

The Wise Mule is proud to be sponsored by Camp Grier and Community Land Trust of WNC . If you have donations for the free store or are interested in volunteering with the project, please visit thewisemulenc.com for more information.

05/21/2026

The Wise Mule (a free store) is open tomorrow, Thursday 5/21, from 1-6 PM! The free boutique is located at 161 Commerce St, Old Fort NC, right across from Euda Wine. The Wise Mule is a free store in Old Fort, NC that operates out of a renovated 1990 school bus and offers clean and curated clothing (all ages/sizes, including kids), accessories, art, home goods, gifts, toys, and more with no pressure to pay, ever.

CALL FOR DONATIONS! The Wise Mule is seeking donations of clean and new/gently used ***trail gear and clothing*** (think hiking shoes/boots, poles, backpacks, camping gear, and clothing) to help folks get suited up for hiking or biking while exploring our great local trails. Items donated will be available at the Wise Mule at a special event during Old Fort’s Trails and Trains Festival in early June. Please contact The Wise Mule directly about donations for this event by emailing [email protected] or texting (828) 527-6387.

The Wise Mule is proud to be sponsored by Camp Grier and Community Land Trust of WNC . If you have donations for the free store or are interested in volunteering with the project, please visit thewisemulenc.com for more information.

05/17/2026

Donations needed!!

We've had a few of the busiest weeks ever at the free store (woohoo!), and it's time for a restock!

I'm looking for:

-Pants/shorts/skirts
-Shoes (any kind/style)
-Short sleeve tops/tanks
-Home goods (art/decor, kitchen stuff, etc)
-Toys (for all ages)
-Camping gear (boots, tents, camping accessories/gear, etc)

***NEW OR LIKE-NEW ONLY PLEASE! No visible damage, tears, stains, items in need of repair, etc.***

If you have items to donate, please contact me directly via email at [email protected], text at (828) 527-6387, or by filling out the short donations form at thewisemulenc.com.

Thank you!! 🧡🫏

05/14/2026

FREE clean and curated clothing (all genders and sizes, including kids), household goods, decor, kitchen stuff, toys, and more available at The Wise Mule (A Free Store) TODAY, Thursday 5/14, until 6 pm! Located at 161 Commerce St, Old Fort NC, right across from Euda Wine.

05/13/2026

‼️ Looking for hiking and camping donations at the free store!!

🫏 The Wise Mule (a free store) is open tomorrow, Thursday 5/14, from 1-6 PM! The free boutique is located at 161 Commerce St, Old Fort NC, right across from Euda Wine. Come see what's new this week!

⛺ CALL FOR DONATIONS! The Wise Mule is seeking donations of clean and new/gently used ***trail gear and clothing*** (think hiking shoes/boots, poles, backpacks, camping gear, and clothing) to help folks get suited up for hiking or biking while exploring our great local trails. Items donated will be available at the Wise Mule at a special event during Old Fort’s Trails and Trains Festival in early June. Please contact The Wise Mule directly about donations for this event by emailing [email protected] or texting (828) 527-6387.

🧡 The Wise Mule is a free store in Old Fort, NC that operates out of a renovated 1990 school bus and offers clean and curated clothing, accessories, art, home goods, gifts, and more with no pressure to pay, ever. The Wise Mule is proud to be sponsored by Camp Grier and Community Land Trust of WNC. If you have donations for the free store or are interested in volunteering with the project, please visit thewisemulenc.com for more information.

05/07/2026

The free store is open until 6 PM today (Thursday!)

Located at 161 Commerce St, right across from Euda Wine, in Old Fort.

Everything is free. No limits, no judgements, no questions asked besides "Hey, how are you? Have you been to the free store before?" 💕

05/06/2026

The Wise Mule (a free store) is open tomorrow, Thursday 5/7, from 1-6 PM! The free boutique is located at 161 Commerce St, Old Fort NC, right across from Euda Wine. Come see what's new this week!

CALL FOR DONATIONS! The Wise Mule is seeking donations of clean and new/gently used ***trail gear and clothing*** (think hiking shoes/boots, poles, backpacks, camping gear, and clothing) to help folks get suited up for hiking or biking while exploring our great local trails. Items donated will be available at the Wise Mule at a special event during Old Fort’s Trails and Trains Festival in early June. Please contact The Wise Mule directly about donations for this event by emailing [email protected] or texting (828) 527-6387.

The Wise Mule is a free store in Old Fort, NC that operates out of a renovated 1990 school bus and offers clean and curated clothing, accessories, art, home goods, gifts, and more with no pressure to pay, ever. The Wise Mule is proud to be sponsored by Camp Grier and Community Land Trust of WNC. If you have donations for the free store or are interested in volunteering with the project, please visit thewisemulenc.com for more information.

Address

161 Commerce Street
Old Fort, NC
28762

Opening Hours

1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18285276387

Website

http://thewisemulenc.com/

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