About us!
1897
Willard's Saddlery, Inc. is a family owned and operated retail establishment. We have been in business since 1897 and are located in Williamsport, PA. Willard's Saddlery offers a large selection of luggage, handbags, wallets, briefcases, and leather coats. We also carry clocks, picture frames, candles, and jewelry boxes. Willard's has Vera Badely, Brighton, Crabtree & Evelynn , Flax, C.C. Filson, and Pendleton. We offer free gift wrapping and monogramming. Willard's Saddlery offers quality merchandise, an excellent selection, and the very best customer service. When quality counts, count on Willard's.
1968
Over the years, to keep up with the changing times and decrease in horse ownership, the business's emphasis changed from saddle goods to luggage and other types of leather items. In 1968, the business came under new ownership. Five years later, the new owners felt a second location in the suburbs of Loyalsock Township and a new name were the direction the business should be taking.
1971
In 1971, Willard's Saddlery, Inc. began construction at 825 Westminister Drive, Williamsport. A large two-story building was built to accommodate the growing business, but just as construction was coming to an end, and Willard's was getting prepared for their grand opening, Hurricane Agnes struck the area in June of 1972. Williamsport and the surrounding areas were inundated with flood waters. The new business location also suffered severe flood damage, with over 9 feet of water filling the building. After the flood waters receded, the owners wondered if they would ever be able to clean up from the flood and open their new store.
1972-1975
After months of hard work, the owners were finally able to open the new location on November 7, 1972. Business flourished at this new location and at the end of 1973, the downtown location was closed. However, in October of 1975, another flood hit the area. Hurricane Eloise again caused flooding in the area and Willard's had 3 feet of water in its building. The owner's again cleaned up and were soon back in business. In the 1980's a dike was built in Williamsport to protect the area from any future floods.
1997
In 1997, Willard's Saddlery Inc celebrated 100 years of continuous operation. Since their anniversary, Willard's has continued to expand and many new companies and products have been added to their already expansive inventory. Some of the new companies are C.C. Filson, Flax clothing, Pendleton, Vera Bradley Designs, Crabtree & Evelyn, and Brighton. Wilard's has been a unique shopping experience for over 100 years and will continue to provide high quality products and excellent customer service and satisfaction for years to come.
Today
From a Small Beginning to a Williamsport Tradition
What began as a small family business has grown into a thriving 9,000-square-foot destination, while remaining true to the values that have guided Willard’s Saddlery for generations.
Even as we’ve grown, Willard’s has remained family-owned and operated, with the same commitment to offering exceptional quality and providing the kind of personal, attentive customer service that keeps generations of customers coming back.
Today, Willard’s is proud to offer one of the area’s most extensive selections of leather handbags, leather coats, hats, gloves, and small leather goods. But our collection goes far beyond leather.
Our store features an eclectic selection of gifts and timeless accessories, including picture frames, clocks, barometers, picnic baskets, globes, jewelry, and jewelry boxes.
For the office or professional on the go, we offer an impressive selection of desk accessories, fine pens, agendas, portfolios, business cases, luggage, and travel accessories—with something to suit every style and occasion.
From everyday essentials to meaningful gifts and timeless pieces, Willard’s Saddlery continues to bring together quality, craftsmanship, and personal service under one roof.
What started small has grown for more than a century—but our family values and commitment to our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.