Just off the main square in Gettysburg is Dirty Billy's, a small, dark, curio shop selling old…read morestyle hats. The walkways are dark, the shelves pile to the ceiling with wares and cabinets display custom made specialty hats, and the whole place has a somewhat magical feel to it. Yes, you have to like hates but if you do there's a vague sense of a wonderland with different surprises found in the corners and if you're only interested in hats, which are no longer as fashionable as they once were, this is a place to further explore your interest. They not only sell hats but also make them so if you see something you like but they don't have your size, they can probably make it for you. His main market seems to be historical re-enactors, but he also makes fashionable hate like fedoras and Derbys and is more than willing to talk to you about design, look materials and the price for this customer made hat is on a par with well known brands like Mcgill and Stetson (I like hats) So why only 4 stars? Two things. 1 is convenience. the store is only open on Fridays and weekends, great for tourist trade on the weekends but otherwise difficult. I'd been visiting Gettysburg for years before I happened to be there on a day they were open. the other is a little more twitchy but it was reliability. I did have a hat made and when I got it, it was perfect. :) BUT it was weeks later than I was told at the time. I wasn't informed there would be a delay, I just let a few weeks pass over the estimate i was given and then reached. Then they told me they were a little backed up. It would have helped me had they reached out to me, rather than me having to sit and wonder.

The more I wear this Roughrider hat the more I love it. There is a character to it that you can't…read morefind from other hat makers. It is one of the best looking hats I ever owned and is extremely comfortable. It is the fourth hat that I've ordered from Billy. I ordered two Civil War era hats several years ago that my sister in law commandeered. She loves them!! If you want real period headwear that you don't have to mortgage the house to get go to Billy's.

The only true hat shop in and around Washington DC…read more Nice selection and good prices. Support a local business and buy your hats here!

Great service, lots of hats for everyone. Quickly found a Derby hat that suited my taste, despite…read morevisiting last-minute.

I would not recommend this to anyone looking to buy a hat...but rather those who want to buy two or…read moremore! While it has been a long time since hats were wildly popular, there is a renaissance afoot among men and women who long for the timeless elegance of a proper hat. For those who wish to be a part of that - this store is for you! The owner/proprietor Jai (Jay?) personally attended to my tastes, something in a Trilby or Pork pie with a stingy brim, and ended up buying two for myself, and a spring/summer Fedora for my wife. Highly recommended.

I LOVE Hats In the Belfry. They always have unique hats of amazing quality! Here's one of my recent…read morepurchases.

I love visiting this store! Beautiful hats - a bit over my price point at $200+, but fun to dream…read moreabout and browse.

The selections were decent, but the experience was disappointing. It seems like running a business…read morein a tourist area has taken a toll on the Manager. Honestly, I'm not sure who has worst customer service skills--a mid-2000s MVA employee or her.

The owner if this store SO sweet and friendly. This shop has a lot of beautiful hat and fascinator…read moreoptions. She will help you find a hat if you're not sure and will tell you what hats look great. She clearly loves her products and her shop which makes it that much more enjoyable. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of hats.

From the owner: women,men.and children hats for all occasions ladies dress…read moregloves,scarfs.and more

5/26/21 This store…read moreis one of the few Native American/Inca Arts I have come across. I found it interesting to see what kind of art works were sold.     There were some nice shirts and clothing, but I was more interested in the jewelry that is made.  I saw some flat beaded bracelets for $15 dollars and some big flat beaded bracelets for $20.   There were two items I liked, but one of them turned out to be a design of a wolf, and not a fox. If the bead design had been a fox, I would have bought it.   As things turned out, I bought the twenty dollar eagle design bracelet.  The bracelet will not stay on my wrist if it isn't tight enough. The women there were happy to have business in their store, because they looked bored when I saw them earlier.    I can't be sure what type of language they were speaking, but my wife thought it could be Bolivian.   There are no refunds on any of the merchandise you buy, but you can do an exchange.  I might exchange my bracelet for the smaller purple bracelet I saw in the store.    I have some time to think about it. Still, the ladies I saw there were very polite and helpful.  We look forward to coming back here.

Love everything about it, found amazing hats and I was going to pay double the amount anywhere…read moreelse. Quality products and great selections.