At The Woman’s Exchange (WEx) Gift Shop… Creativity Happens Here
The Woman’s Exchange Gift Shop opened its doors on Nov. 1, 1892 in one of industrialist Henry M. Flagler’s first hotels, The Alcazar. What sets it apart from other shops is its many hand-crafted items and works of art by talented local artisans. Providing artists with an outlet for their fine work is the mission that continues today as part of the Woman’s Exchange. Proceeds from the WEx Gift Shop, our docent-led tours, our special events and donations are used to maintain and preserve the historic Pena-Peck House and fund educational scholarships awarded to women over 30 years of age with a desire to return to the workforce.
Shop Hours
Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday
12pm-4:30pm
12pm-4:30pm
Shop Info
The Gift Shop has a long history of serving the community from Miss Anna’s house, herself a charter member of the Woman’s Exchange and longtime treasurer.
The Woman’s Exchange is a member of the Federation of Woman’s Exchanges, a national organization of 20 shops in 12 states. When you shop at a Federation-member store, you not only help a consignor achieve economic stability, you enable an Exchange to remain a viable business outlet for the consignors and vendors in a local community. And you have a unique gift for someone – or yourself.
Featured are many hand-crafted items for the home, infants and children, fashion accessories, and unique works of art by talented consignors - women and men from within our community and around the country. These consignors are looking to supplement their income and/or establish their own niche market for their product.
Our ever-changing inventory invites you to stop by frequently.
The Woman’s Exchange is a member of the Federation of Woman’s Exchanges, a national organization of 20 shops in 12 states. When you shop at a Federation-member store, you not only help a consignor achieve economic stability, you enable an Exchange to remain a viable business outlet for the consignors and vendors in a local community. And you have a unique gift for someone – or yourself.
Featured are many hand-crafted items for the home, infants and children, fashion accessories, and unique works of art by talented consignors - women and men from within our community and around the country. These consignors are looking to supplement their income and/or establish their own niche market for their product.
Our ever-changing inventory invites you to stop by frequently.
Proceeds from the events held at the Pena Peck house are used to maintain and preserve the historic museum and fund educational scholarships awarded to women (in need) and over the age of 30 with a desire to return to the workforce.
Over the last 20 years we have donated over $150k in scholarship money. In 2021, the Woman’s Exchange proudly awarded 20 educational scholarships and continued to maintain the Pena Peck House. Our members conducted over 100 tours of the house/museum educating the public about the history and beauty of the house built for the Royal Spanish Treasurer, Juan Estevan de Pena. Our members hosted two delightful dinner events in the Pena Peck garden (within CDC guidelines) showcasing the culinary talents of local chefs as well as the genius of regional musicians. We have partnered with over 30 local artisans to share their talents and wares in our treasure-filled Woman’s Exchange (WEx) gift shop. In all, our very active members (163 strong) clocked in a total of well over 6000 volunteer hours to manage and maintain our obligations to the Pena Peck House and to fund scholarships.
Over the last 20 years we have donated over $150k in scholarship money. In 2021, the Woman’s Exchange proudly awarded 20 educational scholarships and continued to maintain the Pena Peck House. Our members conducted over 100 tours of the house/museum educating the public about the history and beauty of the house built for the Royal Spanish Treasurer, Juan Estevan de Pena. Our members hosted two delightful dinner events in the Pena Peck garden (within CDC guidelines) showcasing the culinary talents of local chefs as well as the genius of regional musicians. We have partnered with over 30 local artisans to share their talents and wares in our treasure-filled Woman’s Exchange (WEx) gift shop. In all, our very active members (163 strong) clocked in a total of well over 6000 volunteer hours to manage and maintain our obligations to the Pena Peck House and to fund scholarships.