‘Attic treasures’ on display Onatru Farmhouse

A 19th century rocking chair belonging to the Bouton family; a container used to ship cider from the Hoe farm in Waccabuc  to New York City; a top hat belonging to Daniel Hunt; and a 19th century town supervisor, and a Civil War uniform. 

Lewisboro town historian Maureen Koehl is offering a glimpse into Lewisboro’s “attic treasures,” items from the historian’s storeroom that have been donated to the town over the years. 

Items in the town historian’s collection of artifacts range from farm equipment and Alice Poor family memorabilia to a selection of 19th century quilts. They will be on display daily on the first floor of the Onatru farmhouse from Saturday, Feb. 22 through Saturday, March 1. 

The display includes quilts from the Cyrus Russell 19th century collection and farm equipment from South Salem and Vista farms, as well as family bibles, daybooks, diaries, toys, and military memorabilia from the Civil and world wars. Several works from late local artist, Flora Viale, will be on display, as well as mystery objects for visitors to determine their possible use.  

Lewisboro residents willing to offer additional vintage or antique items for the display are asked to contact Koehl at funnyfarm2.ss@verizon.net.